What changed
RBI modified paragraph 21 of the Master Circular on Conduct of Government Business to include ICEGATE payment gateway transactions in the list of receipt transactions whose agency commission claims must be submitted to Mumbai Regional Office. Previously, these claims followed the general route to CAS Nagpur for central government transactions.
What it means for you
Banks handling indirect tax collections through ICEGATE now have a dedicated settlement point at Mumbai Regional Office, streamlining claim processing. This change reduces confusion and ensures uniform handling alongside GST and TIN 2.0 claims. Banks must update their internal submission workflows to avoid delays or rejections.
What you must do
- Redirect all agency commission claims for ICEGATE indirect tax collections to Mumbai Regional Office, RBI.
- Update internal SOPs and training materials to reflect the new submission point for ICEGATE transactions.
- Ensure branch officials and auditors use the correct claim formats (Annex 2, 2A, 2B) as specified in the Master Circular.
- Verify that claims for central government transactions not covered by this change continue to go to CAS Nagpur.
Who it affects
Agency banks authorized to collect indirect taxes via ICEGATE, Bank branches handling ICEGATE payment gateway transactions, Regional offices of RBI processing agency commission claims
Which transactions are now covered under the Mumbai Regional Office claim route?
GST receipt transactions, direct tax collections under TIN 2.0, and indirect tax collections through ICEGATE payment gateway reported to Mumbai Regional Office.
Do other central government transactions still go to CAS Nagpur?
Yes, agency commission claims for central government transactions not covered by this modification continue to be settled at CAS Nagpur.
What formats should we use for claiming commission?
Use the formats given in Annex 2, Annex 2A, and Annex 2B of the Master Circular, along with the required certificates from branch officials and chartered/cost accountants.