Vendors are ignoring GST while I face penalties.

[Raunak]

Why is the department coming after me when it’s the vendors who didn't deposit the GST? It feels unfair to demand payment upfront, especially since my books are in order. Shouldn't they fix the portal mismatches and pursue the actual defaulters first?

[Siddarth]

It feels unfair to be penalized when your books are clean, but GST laws place the responsibility on you to ensure your vendors comply. If a vendor misses their filings, your tax credit is automatically blocked.

To fix this, regularly match your records with GSTR-2B and encourage your vendors to correct their mistakes. Don't wait for the portal updates; address mismatches early using the IMS feature or legal notices to avoid future issues.