What if a shopkeeper does not give GST bill?

We can file a legal notice to the shopkeeper asking him as to why the shopkeeper not providing bill and further ask him to provide the bill for the goods supplied by him. As per the consumer protection act, all shopkeepers are liable to legal action if they fail to issue bills to consumers after purchases from them.

Is GST Bill compulsory?

It is not necessary that only a person supplying goods or services need to issue invoice. The GST law mandates that any registered person buying goods or services from an unregistered person needs to issue a payment voucher as well as a tax invoice.

Does retailer have to pay GST?

As per Section 19R/W, Schedule-III of Model GST Law, irrespective of the evaluation of the supply chain, an e-commerce operator or a retailer needs to register the business. All the retail business is liable to GST registration.

Can we send material without invoice?

Rule 55 of CGST Rules 2017: Transportation of Goods without issue of Invoice. (d) the original copy of the invoice shall be sent along with the last consignment. Comment. the consigner may issue a delivery challan to job worker, serially numbered, in lieu of invoice at the time of removal of goods for transportation.

How do I file a complaint against a shopkeeper?

The Toll-Free number of Consumer Forum is 1800-11-4000. Otherwise, you can send SMS to 8130009809. They will get back to you. You can now register the complaint online and also can track your complaint. To avail this facility, you have to visit the Consumer Helpline portal and register it.

Is it illegal not to give a receipt in India?

The Consumer Protection Act defines a consumer as a person who ‘buys’ any good or ‘hires’ any service for a ‘consideration’. So, by not issuing the receipt, the businesses not only manage to evade taxes, but also prevent consumers from complaining against them – at least before the consumer court.

Is hand written bill allowed in GST?

You can have Handwritten GST number on invoice. Refer Rule 46 of CGST Rule read with Rule 48 of CGST Rule does not says that GSTIN Number should be preprinted on invoices.

Is selling above MRP a crime?

Selling at a price more than MRP is a crime as it exploits the consumer and also contributes to the tax evasion.

Can you sell more than MRP?

No, a retailer cannot any product above the printed MRP. It is the rule that a shopkeeper cannot sell above the MRP fixed by the manufacturer. Though a person can sell the product at a lesser price than that of the MRP or also known as the discounted price but cannot sell above it under normal circumstances.

What is a bill of Supply under GST?

Retailers/any other service or product supplier that do not have a GST number have to issue a ‘Bill of Supply’. As they are not registered under GST, they cannot charge GST from their customers, and hence cannot issue a Tax Invoice.

Can I claim input tax credit without a GST registration number?

Retailers who do not have a GST registration number (because they have not registered themselves under the GST laws) cannot issue “Tax Invoice”. Instead, they will issue Bill of Supply without charging GST. Such Bill of Supply cannot be used by purchaser to claim Input Tax Credit. Hope this helps.

What are the components of export invoice under GST?

Components of Export Invoice Under GST 1 Name, address and GSTIN of the supplier (exporter in this case) 2 Invoice Number – A Serial Number not exceeding 16 characters, in one or multiple series, containing letters or numerals or special characters 3 Date of it issue 4 Due date

Can I sell goods purchased with GST without GST?

Short answer: YES. You can sell goods with GST purchased without GST. But it is not beneficial for you. You have to take GST registration for selling goods with GST. Further when you are a registered taxpayer you have to file monthly return. You have to deposits tax amount collected during sales.