Rule5
The Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017

Conditions and restrictions for composition levy

In force From 22 Jun 2017 Act G.S.R. 610(E) of 2017 As on 10 Oct 2026

Act G.S.R. 610(E) of 2017 Ministry Finance Enacted 19 Jun 2017 In force 22 Jun 2017

Rule 5 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 deals with conditions and restrictions for composition levy. The person exercising the option to pay tax under section 10 shall comply with the following conditions, namely: - (a) he is neither a casual taxable person nor a non-resident taxable person; The Act came into force on 22 Jun 2017.

(1) The person exercising the option to pay tax under section 10 shall comply with the following conditions, namely: - (a) he is neither a casual taxable person nor a non-resident taxable person;

(b) the goods held in stock by him on the appointed day have not been purchased in the course of inter-State trade or commerce or imported from a place outside India or received from his branch situated outside the State or from his agent or principal outside the State, where the option is exercised under sub-rule (1) of rule 3 ;

(c) the goods held in stock by him have not been purchased from an unregistered supplier and where purchased, he pays the tax under sub-section (4) of section 9 ;

(d) he shall pay tax under sub-section (3) or sub-section (4) of section 9 on inward supply of goods or services or both;

(e) he was not engaged in the manufacture of goods as notified under clause (e) of sub-section (2) of section 10 , during the preceding financial year;

(f) he shall mention the words "composition taxable person, not eligible to collect tax on supplies" at the top of the bill of supply issued by him; and (g) he shall mention the words "composition taxable person" on every notice or signboard displayed at a prominent place at his principal place of business and at every additional place or places of business.

(2) The registered person paying tax under section 10 may not file a fresh intimation every year and he may continue to pay tax under the said section subject to the provisions of the Act and these rules.

Rule 5, The Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 (Act G.S.R. 610(E) of 2017).

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Questions about Rule 5

What does Rule 5 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules deal with?

Rule 5 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules is headed "Conditions and restrictions for composition levy". The person exercising the option to pay tax under section 10 shall comply with the following conditions, namely: - (a) he is neither a casual taxable person nor a non-resident taxable person;

How do I find court cases under Rule 5 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules?

In judgments and charge sheets this rule 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 Rules 2017 5, rule 5 CGST Rules 2017, rule 5 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Rule 5 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on rule 10 (Issue of registration certificate), rule 9 (Verification of the application and approval), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Rule 5 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules come into force?

Rule 5 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, cited as CGST Rules 2017 5, came into force on 22 Jun 2017, having been enacted on 19 Jun 2017. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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