Applicability of GST on online book sales?

This discussion clarifies the Goods and Services Tax (GST) implications for selling books online through e-commerce platforms like Flipkart and Snapdeal. It confirms that mandatory GST registration is required for such sales, irrespective of the usual turnover threshold. This is due to the nature of inter-state supply facilitated by e-commerce operators, as stipulated by Section 24(ix) of the GST Act.