GST
Why a kirana bill has no GST
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Facts
Not necessarily. Shops below the registration threshold (₹40 lakh for goods in most states) need not register, and composition dealers issue bills of supply without GST. Many food staples are also exempt.
Provisions and law
- Sec 22, CGST Act 2017Registration required above the threshold
- Sec 10, CGST Act 2017Composition scheme for small taxpayers
- Notification 2/2017-Central Tax (Rate)Exempt goods such as many unbranded food staples
Analysis
A kirana shop with ₹25 lakh annual sales is not required to register. One on composition pays a small tax on turnover and cannot charge you GST. So a bill without GST is often legal.
Conclusion
- Check if the shop has a GSTIN.
- If yes, check taxpayer type.
- Expect no GST line from composition dealers.
- Ask for a bill for your records anyway.
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