Vendor Issued Suspicious GST Bill – What Should I Do Next?

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User_8de0848c
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February 11, 2025 at 3:44 pm

I need some advice on a weird GST situation I’m facing.

Back in January 2024, I bought machinery for ₹10,00,000 + 18% GST from a vendor. At that time, I didn’t have a GST number, so I just paid the full amount, including GST, without questioning much.

A few months later, after repeatedly insisting, the vendor finally gave me a GST bill in June 2024. But something felt off about the bill. By July, I had my own GST number, so I confronted him multiple times, asking for proof that he actually paid GST to the government. He kept avoiding my questions.

I finally raised a complaint at my GST office. Within 2-3 days, the vendor suddenly reached out, saying he would issue a fresh GST bill for the current month (feb) so that I could claim ITC. Now, I’m completely confused.

Why was he so reluctant to give me the bill earlier?

Does this mean he never paid GST in the first place?

If I accept the new bill, will I face any issues later?

What should be my next steps legally and financially?

Would really appreciate insights from people who have dealt with similar GST fraud cases.

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[Fierceanirudh9723]

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Fierceanirudh9723
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February 11, 2025 at 3:46 pm

If you didn’t have a GST number how would you claim ITC. At the time of payment if you didn’t have GST registration I don’t think you can claim GST.

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