Question 9 - What is the penalty prescribed for a person who opts for composition scheme despite being ineligible for the said scheme - FAQ on GST dated 21.9.2016 based on Draft Model GST

Q 9. What is the penalty prescribed for a person who opts for composition scheme despite being ineligible for the said scheme? Ans. Section 8(3) provides that if a person who has opted for composition of his tax liability is found as not being eligible for compounding then such person shall be liable to penalty to an amount equivalent to the tax payable by him under the provisions of the Act i.e. as a normal taxable person and that this penalty shall be in addition to the tax payable by him.