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For a supply outside reverse charge, within how many days of the supplier’s invoice must the recipient ordinarily pay the value plus tax to avoid the non-payment consequence under Section 16(2) of…

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For a supply outside reverse charge, within how many days of the supplier’s invoice must the recipient ordinarily pay the value plus tax to avoid the non-payment consequence under Section 16(2) of the CGST Act?

  1. 90 days

  2. 180 days

  3. 120 days

  4. Until the annual return is filed

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B - 180 days

The second proviso to section 16(2) of the CGST Act, 2017 requires a recipient to pay the supplier the value of supply plus tax within 180 days from the date of the invoice, except for supplies under reverse charge; otherwise the credit taken is added to its output tax liability with interest. The credit can be taken again once payment is made.

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