MRP officials - why are you unable to stop this menace
I reported on Aug 23rd and Jan 14 the list of all brands that are charging GST on MRP when there is a discount. Here we are on May 17th and the list of companies below and many more are still doing it. Why has the MRP department not been taking action? Why are the MRP officials in every state not raiding these companies stores who are misleading consumers with 50% discount but in reality only giving 38%.
If the government is serious about consumer rights, then actions must be taken on the basis of consumer reports.
Brands charging GST on discounted MRP:
Myntra
Jabong
Lifestyle
Shoppers Stop
Woodland
Puma
Pantaloons
Central
First cry
Brand Factory
Raymonds
They are engaging in unfair trade practices and till now no action by officials. more
If the government is serious about consumer rights, then actions must be taken on the basis of consumer reports.
Brands charging GST on discounted MRP:
Myntra
Jabong
Lifestyle
Shoppers Stop
Woodland
Puma
Pantaloons
Central
First cry
Brand Factory
Raymonds
They are engaging in unfair trade practices and till now no action by officials. more
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Earlier in this circle, there was clarification. MRP is inclusive of everything and no additions even when the MRP is discounted. Discounts are offered by the seller on MRP. The discounted amount is reduced directly and no additions on discounted MRP. more
Jun 09
There is no such thing as discounted MRP - MRP is constant and as stated on the Packaging. If discounted price + GST is less than MRP, GST application is correct. There is a violation only if Discounted Price + GST applied exceeds the written MRP. more
May 22
Several shops and small dealers that include Amaron batteries and Bajaj fans do not issue cash receipts. When asked they try to close the matter by giving an estimate. How are the manufacturers accounting for these items? Obviously they are encouraging a parallel system of sales. My area is Kompally, SECUNDERABAD 500100 which is an upcoming hub of commercial activity. Almost all retail shops there practice this fraud. I suspect that the commercial and sales tax staff in this area are in connivance with the dealers and manufacturers. Who will take action? more
May 18
This is in practice in every cities & towns of the country and there are no reasons to believe that the concerned departments/agencies responsible to monitor payment of tax on every transaction are unaware. They are concerned only to get their shares each month. more
May 18
