GST Tip – 318

As per Rule 139, during the Inspection, Search or Seizure by the officer if it is not feasible to seize any such goods, the officer will issue an  order of prohibition in FORM GST INS-03 to the taxpayer, that the taxpayer  shall not remove, part with, or otherwise deal with the goods except with the previous permission of him i.e the officer.

GST Tip – 179

In the CGST Bill as introduced in the Parliament, for registration under the Composition levy, prior permission of the tax officials is removed and also the tax rates have been reduced. The revised maximum rates for manufacturing is  1% previously it was 2.5%, in other cases (traders)  it is 0.5% previously it was 1%. In the case of restaurants, the rate should not be more than 2.5%.