Purchased goods from Maharastra mentioning buyer as me and consignee as my customer.
Delivered the goods to my customer along with my Tax invoice and EDGP from my supplier.
My customer can avail Modvat and transaction is E-1.
Can I generate Tax Invoice by charging VAT in place of CST.
Our sales tax dept insist to generate VAT .
Will it be a illegal transaction.
VAT vs. CST: Clarification on Invoicing for Goods Delivered Across States Under CST Act Sections. A forum participant inquired about the legality of generating a VAT invoice instead of a CST invoice for goods purchased in Maharashtra and delivered to a customer, with the sales tax department insisting on VAT. One response clarified that under the Odisha VAT Act, charging VAT is unnecessary, referencing specific sections of the CST Act. Another response noted the importance of the buyer's location and suggested that the transaction could be considered a sale in transit if proper documentation, such as Form C and Form E-I, is provided to satisfy the tax authorities. (AI Summary)
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