Difference between purchase GST and sale GST

Scraps purchased from Govt. auction, contents are Iron, Copper, Alluminium, Silver , cables etc, GST @ 18% is charged. We shortout materials and sale charging applicable GST Rate. In case of Silver GST is @ 3%. On Sale of Silver we Charge GST @ 3%. Now GST authorities are asking that you have taken ITC @ 18%   and on sale charging @ 3% So pay us Balance @ 15%. IS it as per any Rule ? Which Rule empowers them to ask for this refund ? Please Guide us ? Why should we pay back this 15% amount ?

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This discussion clarifies the GST implications when purchasing scrap materials at 18% GST and selling sorted items, like silver, at a lower rate (3%). The user questions GST authorities demanding the difference (15%) on the sale of silver, arguing it's an inverted duty structure. Experts confirm the authorities' demand is incorrect, explaining that an inverted duty structure applies to traders too, allowing for refunds or adjustments, not additional payment.

I think you are doing correctly. It is a case of inverted duty structure. The detailed written submission should help you.

Dear Doshi Sir,

Thanks for reply.

My querry is  about the demand of GST authorities. Are they Right ? If NO , Then  what we should reply them ?

Please Guide.

Demand of GST is not correct. Your purchase is inverted duty structure purchase, so you can claim refund for balance .

Thanks Madam. Please clearify this Inverted duty structure is applicable only in case of a manufacturing units Or also applicable in our case of Trading ? We do not requre Refund because overaall our output GST is more than ITC.

Same is applicable for trading also, I have claimed refund in case of inverted duty structure for trading already. So you can also claim

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