![]() ![]() The billing software is designed to show 9% each being levied for CGST (central GST) and SGST (state GST) on each product,“ explained a store keeper at Big Ba zaar. “A packet of Britannia biscuits now is charged slightly higher than its price on Friday. Each commodity on the bill had its own harmonized system of nomenclature (HSN) code, followed by the central and state GST break-up. “Except salt and mustard seeds, everything has a GST levy of over 5%,“ said a visibly upset Sarala. Armed with several rolls of bills, she seemed confused and distraught about the money she had to shell out for her purchase. When Sarala R stepped out to buy her monthly groceries, she was up for an agonizing experience. Baffled by the bills, consumers at Big Bazaar in T Nagar couldn't make out whether they were paying more or less than what they used to under the old tax regime. With four rates being levied under GST, the software of the shops mentioned each product elaborately, resulting in `literally' longer bills. ![]() CHENNAI: Utter confusion prevailed at department stores and grocery shops as billing machines rolled out unusually longer bills that mentioned every product's price, its GST rate and share apportioned to the state government and the Centre.
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