E-commerce operator's scope and GST liability u/s 9(5) of CGST...

E-commerce operator's scope and GST liability u/s 9(5) of CGST Act, 2017 - Applicant qualifies as Electronic Commerce Operator (ECO) as it owns 'Rapido' app platform for supply of passenger transportation services. Services by four-wheeler cab providers to passengers through applicant's app are notified u/s 9(5) as ECO supplies. Applicant is liable to pay GST on such supplies even if consideration is paid directly to drivers as ECO definition and Section 9(5) don't mandate ECO to collect consideration. Three/two-wheeler cab services through applicant's app also qualify as ECO supplies liable to GST.

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