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Meaning of ‘recipient’

Meaning of ‘recipient’ :

As per section 2(93) of CGST Act, “recipient” of supply of goods or services or both means—

(a) where a consideration is payable for the supply of goods or services or both, the person who isliable to pay that consideration.

(b) where no consideration is payable for the supply of goods, the person to whom the goods are delivered or made available, or to whom possession or use of the goods is given or made available, and

(c) where no consideration is payable for the supply of a service, the person to whom the service is rendered.

Any reference to a person to whom a supply is made shall be construed as a reference to the recipient of the supply and shall include an agent acting as such on behalf of the recipient in relation to the goods or services or both supplied.