VAT - Input Tax Credit (ITC) - Genuineness - Onus to prove - Mere...

VAT and Sales Tax

Input Tax Credit (ITC) - Genuineness - Onus to prove - Mere production of the invoices or the payment made by cheques is not enough and cannot be said to be discharging the burden of proof cast under section 70 of the KVAT Act, 2003. The dealer claiming ITC has to prove beyond doubt the actual transaction which can be proved by furnishing the name and address of the selling dealer, details of the vehicle which has delivered the goods, payment of freight charges, acknowledgement of taking delivery of goods, tax invoices and payment particulars etc. - SC

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