Section21
The Bihar Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Act, 2019

Amendment in section 171

In force Act 21 of 2019 As on 09 Oct 2026

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Act 21 of 2019

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Section 21 of the Bihar Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Act, 2019 deals with amendment in section 171. In section 171 of the principal Act, after sub-section (3), the following shall be inserted, namely :- '(34) Where the Authority referred to in sub-section (2), after holding examination as required under the said sub-section comes to the conclusion that any registered person has profiteered under s

In section 171 of the principal Act, after sub-section (3), the following shall be inserted, namely :- '(34) Where the Authority referred to in sub-section (2), after holding examination as required under the said sub-section comes to the conclusion that any registered person has profiteered under sub-section (1), such person shall be liable to pay penalty equivalent to ten per cent. of the amount so profiteered:

Provided that no penalty shall be leviable if the profiteered amount is deposited within thirty days of the date of passing of the order by the Authority.

Explanation .- For the purposes of this section, the expression "profiteered" shall mean the amount determined on account of not passing the benefit of reduction in rate of tax on supply of goods or services or both or the benefit of input tax credit to the recipient by way of commensurate reduction in the price of the goods or services or both.".

Section 21, The Bihar Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Act, 2019 (Act 21 of 2019).

Questions about Section 21

What does Section 21 of the Bihar Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Act deal with?

Section 21 of the Bihar Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Act is headed "Amendment in section 171". In section 171 of the principal Act, after sub-section (3), the following shall be inserted, namely :- '(34) Where the Authority referred to in sub-section (2), after holding examination as required under the said sub-section comes to the conclusion that any registered person has profiteered under s

How do I find court cases under Section 21 of the Bihar Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Act?

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When was the Bihar Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Act enacted?

Bihar Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Act was enacted in 2019 as Act 21 of 2019. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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