This discussion clarifies the rules around cash sales exceeding Rs 2 lakhs in India. It confirms that receiving Rs 2 lakhs or more in cash is a violation of Section 269ST of the Income Tax Act, 1961, which imposes penalties for such transactions. While sales just under the limit (e.g., Rs 1,99,999) are permissible, exceeding Rs 2 lakhs in a single transaction is prohibited.