As per proviso to Section 2(31) of CGST Act, 2017, containing the definition of ‘consideration’, it is stated that a deposit given in respect of the supply of goods or services or both shall not be considered as payment made for such supply unless the supplier applies such deposit as “consideration” for the said supply.
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