Petition filed in Supreme Court to compulsory show “Country of origin” for all products on e- commerce site Introduction A writ petition has been filed under Article 32 of the Constitution of India seeking direction to formulate a law that mandates all the e-commerce industry/ business houses selling goods in India, through any channel to display the Country of Origin in such a way that is legible easily by the consumers; making the consumer’s aware of the ‘Country of Origin’ so as the Consumer can make an informed decision. Petition was raised on the following Questions of Law? Whether the consumer has the right to know the ‘Country of Origin’ or not so as to take a conscious decision? Whether Respondent shall attract penalties upon the e-commerce industry for non- disclosure of the ‘Country of Origin’ on the products they are selling, as it is nothing less than cheating with the consumers, as it is a matter of right for the consumers to be aware about the Country ...
Why India needed GSt ?
l Earlier system of taxation of goods and services was not efficient and leading to distortions and cascading effect.
>= This was adversely impacting GDP growth.
>= It also inhibits voluntary compliance.
l GST have been introduced with the intent and expectation of overcoming the demerits and limitations of earlier taxation system.
>= It is expected that GDP will grow by 2% due to GST.
>= It is expected that compliance level will increase in GST.
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