Burden of proof
Commencement. 22nd June, 2017 for sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 139, 146 and 164 1st July, 2017 for sections 6 to 9, 11 to 21, 31 to 41, 42 (except proviso to sub-section (9) of S 42), 43 (except proviso to subsection (9) of S 43), 44 to 50, 53 to 138, 140 to 163, 165 to 174.
Section 155 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 deals with burden of proof. Where any person claims that he is eligible for input tax credit under this Act, the burden of proving such claim shall lie on such person. The Act was enacted on 12 Apr 2017.
Where any person claims that he is eligible for input tax credit under this Act, the burden of proving such claim shall lie on such person.
Section 155, The Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (Act 12 of 2017).
Questions about Section 155
What does Section 155 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act deal with?
Section 155 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act is headed "Burden of proof". Where any person claims that he is eligible for input tax credit under this Act, the burden of proving such claim shall lie on such person.
How do I find court cases under Section 155 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: CGST Act 155, section 155 CGST Act, section 155 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When was Section 155 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act enacted?
Section 155 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, cited as CGST Act 155, was enacted on 12 Apr 2017 as Act 12 of 2017. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions5109 words
- 142. Miscellaneous transitional provisions1966 words
- 140. Transitional arrangements for input tax credit1883 words
- 54. Refund of tax1858 words
- 110. President and Members of Appellate Tribunal, their qualification, appointment, conditions of service, etc1647 words
- 74A. Determination of tax not paid or short paid or erroneously refunded or input tax credit wrongly availed or utilised for any reason pertaining to Financial Year 2024-25 onward1299 words
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