Section 32 of CGST Act 2017: Prohibition of Unauthorised Collection of Tax

Provisions under Section 32 of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017 relating to “Prohibition of Unauthorised Collection of Tax”:

Section 32 of CGST Act 2017: Prohibition of Unauthorised Collection of Tax (CHAPTER VII – TAX INVOICE, CREDIT AND DEBIT NOTES)

(1) A person who is not a registered person shall not collect in respect of any supply of goods or services or both any amount by way of tax under this Act.

(2) No registered person shall collect tax except in accordance with the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder.

Amendments History:

NA

—–

Note: The CGST Act 2017 has been notified vide GOI Notification dt. 12/04/2017, which has subsequently been amended through CGST (Extension to J&K) Act 2017, Finance Act 2018, CGST Amendment Act 2018, Finance Act 2019, Finance Act 2020, Taxation and Other Laws (Relaxation of Certain Provisions) Ordinance 2020, Finance Act 2021, Finance Act 2022, Finance Act 2023, CGST Amendment Act 2023, including various Notifications issued by the Govt./ CBIC from time to time, relating to the commencement dates of various Sections/ Provisions in the respective CGST/ Amendment Acts, wherever required. Information on this page is a Section-wise compilation of the Amendments made by various Notifications issued by CBIC from time to time, with best possible efforts for accuracy. In any case, E&OE. For official/ updated information, please visit CBIC website.