Other Provisions & Procedure

Power to determine the methodology and procedure

Rule 126 of the CGST Rules

Chapter 15 – Anti-Profiteering Text as on 2026-09-05 Source CBIC

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The Authority may lay down its own methodology and procedure for deciding whether a rate cut or a credit benefit has been passed on – which is why anti-profiteering has no statutory formula.

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Rule 126. Power to determine the methodology and procedure. – The Authority may determine the methodology and procedure for determination as to whether the reduction in the rate of tax on the supply of goods or services or the benefit of input tax credit has been passed on by the registered person to the recipient by way of commensurate reduction in prices.

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