Revenue Department States No Records on GST Paid by Individuals



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The Department of Revenue has stated it does not hold records of Goods and Services Tax (GST) paid on individual customer bills. This clarification came after a customer requested this information under the Right to Information Act. The department explained that businesses are required to file tax details in a consolidated format, not for each specific transaction with an unregistered customer.

A customer, Mr. S. Paulraj, sought confirmation of payment of Goods and Services Tax (GST) as part of his food bill under the Right to Information Act, 2005. The Chief Public Information Officer (CPIO) of the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, responded to Mr. Paulrajs petition, stating that the department did not maintain details of the payment of taxes with respect to individual bills. The taxpayer was required to file the details in a consolidated form for all supplies made to unregi
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FAQ :

No, the Department of Revenue stated that it does not maintain details of GST paid on individual bills for customers.

Businesses are required to file GST details in a consolidated form for all supplies made to unregistered persons, rather than for each individual bill.

A customer, Mr. S. Paulraj, requested information about GST paid on his food bill under the Right to Information Act.

Yes, the Central Information Commission upheld the CPIO's reply, stating there was no issue with the response provided.

The Information Commissioner expressed empathy and advised the customer to pursue his grievance through appropriate channels.




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