Wrong Place of Supply mentioned by Supplier

[Shri Sasikumar]

Dear Experts,

In some of the supply transactions our supplier has mentioned wrong place of supply instead of Karnataka. GST Officer wants to disallow the input tax credit. Any remedy available? Thanks.

[Padmanathan KV]

Pls give more clarity about the query!

[Shri Sasikumar]

We have purchased materials from other state suppliers to our unit at Karnataka. Our suppliers have mentioned the place of supply as "Haryana", "Kerala" etc in some of the invoices but it should have been Karnataka. Now the Karnataka GST officer wants to disallow the credit stating that the gst amount not received by Karnataka but other States such as Haryana, Kerala. Please advise.

[KASTURI SETHI]

 

Have you received any letter from the department ?

It is possible that GST might have been paid to correct State GST Office by the supplier despite mentioning wrong place of supply on the invoices. Confirm  from the GST returns filed by the supplier.

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[Sadanand Bulbule]

Dear Sir

What about the GSTIN of the buyer mentioned in such tax invoices? Please clarify.

[Shri Sasikumar]

Sir, Buyer's GSTIN has been mentioned correctly. Except POS mismatch all other particulars are filed correctly by the Supplier. 

Thanks. 

[Sadanand Bulbule]

Dear Sir

In that case, there should not be any problem to allow ITC. In fact, that's the " winning edge" for the buyer to have his due entitlement of ITC. Many a times officers in Karnataka are obsessed for arm-twisting games like this for unintentional human errors. You meet the higher-ups to convince the factual situation to restore ITC. It's your right too.

Some times by not asking the right authority, taxpayers lose precious things.

[Sadanand Bulbule]

Dear Sir

In a way, the present situation is like "Shylock  demanding a pound of flesh".

[KASTURI SETHI]

Sh.Sadanand Bulbule Ji,

Sir, The querist can save himself from the rigours of litigation by following your perfect advice. He will have to muster courage for not parting with 'pound of flesh' in his own interest. The querist can rely upon the ratio of the following case law :- 

PENTACLE PLANT MACHINERIES PVT. LTD. Versus OFFICE OF THE GST COUNCIL, NEW DELHI - 2021 (3) TMI 524 - MADRAS HIGH COURT

[Padmanathan KV]

What is the date/period of these invoices? Whether these invoices are reflected in your GSTR-2A?

[K.lakshmipati rao]

You may refer to Circular No. 193/05/2023-GST File No. CBIC-20001/5/2023-GST Dated the 17th July, 2023 -Clarification to deal with difference in Input Tax Credit (ITC) availed in FORM GSTR-3B as compared to that detailed in FORM GSTR-2A for the period 01.04.2019 to 31.12.2021.

[Shilpi Jain]

The incorrect PoS is in the returns or in the invoice itself?

[Shilpi Jain]

If this is in the period FY 23-24 or FY 24-25 then request the customer to amend GSTR-1 to update the correct PoS.

If on invoice ask him to issue revised invoice with proper PoS.

[Shilpi Jain]

If none of the above works, then a view can be taken that law does not restrict ITC on the basis of PoS being of another State.

However, logically speaking, if the supplier has paid tax to say 'X' Govt. and if you in 'Y' State are availing its credit, it can be denied. 

Though GST being a new law, we will have to see how the law evolves as the courts interpret the law. 

[Shilpi Jain]

Another way is if the supplier has paid tax to the wrong State, if he can apply refund of it and pay the correct tax and provide declaration to you in this regard, you can apply for refund.

[K.lakshmipati rao]

The opening remarks says that "Our suppliers have mentioned the place of supply as "Haryana", "Kerala" etc in some of the invoices but it should have been Karnataka".

Hope E-way bill is issued for the above Tax Invoice. What is place of supply as per E-way bill? In which state the Goods were physically delivered - What kind of proof [transporter consignment etc.,] is available?

[Padmanathan KV]

I agree with views of Shilpi Ma'am. Based on the period, the supplier may also consider amending GSTR-1. Otherwise, the issue has to be litigated.

[KASTURI SETHI]

Here it is a  typographical error nothing else. If SCN is issued, that will be a lame SCN and will be droppable at the first stroke. Moreover, the querist has got sufficient legal points in his favour  from all the experts. 

[Shri Sasikumar]

Sir, The issue pertains to FY 2019-20 and onwards till 2023-2024. We have advised the supplier to amend the invoices related to FY 2023-2024. Notice received for the FY 2019-20. Thanks to all the experts for their valuable suggestions.

AI Summary

Supplier Error in Place of Supply on Invoices May Lead to ITC Disallowance; Solutions and Potential Litigation Discussed A supplier mistakenly listed the wrong place of supply on invoices, indicating states like Haryana and Kerala instead of Karnataka. This error led a Karnataka GST officer to consider disallowing input tax credit (ITC) because the GST was not paid to Karnataka. Despite the buyer's GSTIN being correct, the mismatch in the place of supply is causing issues. Experts suggest various remedies, including amending GSTR-1 returns or invoices, consulting higher authorities, and potentially litigating if necessary. The error spans from FY 2019-20 to 2023-24, with a notice received for FY 2019-20.