KGST Act: Recipient can avail ITC on RCM supplies from unregistered suppliers in FY when invoice issued, subject to conditions.

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....The circular clarifies the time limit u/s 16(4) of the KGST Act, 2017, for availing input tax credit (ITC) by the recipient on tax paid under reverse charge mechanism (RCM) for supplies received from unregistered persons. It states that where the recipient is liable to pay tax on RCM supplies from unregistered suppliers and issue an invoice u/s 31(3)(f), the relevant financial year for calculating the time limit u/s 16(4) for ITC availment will be the financial year in which the invoice is issued by the recipient. The recipient must pay tax on such supplies, along with interest for delayed payment, and comply with other conditions u/ss 16 and 17 to avail ITC. Delayed issuance of invoices may also attract penal action u/s 122.....