Can one use input tax credit for payment of tax under reverse charge basis

No, the amount available in the electronic credit ledger may be used for making any payment towards ‘output tax’. Further, the definition of output tax u/s 2(82) specifically excludes tax payable under reverse charge basis. Therefore, input tax credit cannot be used for payment of tax under reverse charge basis.

(ICAI FAQ PUBLICATIONS 06-09-2017 TAX PAYMENTS, INTEREST PENALTY AND OTHER AMOUNTS: FAQ NO. 21