GST
Shop adding GST over the MRP
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Facts
Under the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011, MRP is inclusive of all taxes. A seller cannot charge GST on top of MRP.
Provisions and law
- Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011MRP on a package is the maximum price including all taxes
- Sec 32, CGST Act 2017An unregistered person cannot collect GST; a registered person can collect only as the law allows
Analysis
If a packet has MRP ₹100, you pay at most ₹100, including GST. A bill showing ₹100 plus ₹18 GST is overcharging. This is a consumer law matter, so the National Consumer Helpline or the state Legal Metrology department is the place to complain.
Conclusion
- Point out the MRP to the seller.
- Ask them to bill at or below MRP.
- Keep the bill and packet photo.
- Complain on consumerhelpline.gov.in if refused.
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