Even after GST reduced, expensive selling things? Get your money back by adopting this easy way:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Consumer Forum: Friends, be it festivals or common routines, we all want that we get everything at a reasonable price. Especially when the government reduces the rates of GST on a goods. As a result, when the GST decreases, the price of that thing should also be reduced so that the common man gets the benefit. But pity, many times shopkeepers and sellers do not follow this rule. Despite GST low, they keep selling things at old prices only. Not only this, nowadays there are many fraud offers in messages or posts coming on WhatsApp. If this is happening to you, there is no need to be afraid or to be silent, because you can complain about it and get your right back!

How to identify that fraud is happening?

First of all, it is very important to be aware.

• Note the GST rate: Keep in mind which products the government often reduces GST rates.
• See the difference in prices: If you feel that the GST on a product has been reduced, but the shopkeeper is selling it at the old price, then understand that something is wrong.
• Do not get into the deception of Whatsapp: Nowadays, on WhatsApp, the greed -filled posts or messages of cheap things run a lot, in which it is written many times that the price has not changed despite the deduction of GST, or you are getting a special ‘deal’. Caution is important in such cases.

Where and how to complain of fraud?

If you feel that a seller has not given you the benefit of GST cut or any fraud offer is going on through WhatsApp, then you can complain to these places:

1. National Anti-Profiteering Authority-Naa:
   The government has created this authority so that the shopkeepers can benefit the customers for the deduction of GST. If no one does this, then it will be considered as his anti-profiteering.
   • How to complain: You can enter complaint online on NAA’s website. For this, you have to show the bill or receipt of that product, so that the price can not be cut. In the complaint, give complete information about the name, address and product of the seller.
2. Commissioner of GST / State-Level Screening Committee:
   If the matter is not too big or you want any action immediately, then you can also complain to the GST Commissioner of your area or the state level screening committee. These complaints are tested at the initial level.
3. Consumer Forum:
   This is the strongest weapon for every common man. If you feel that you have been cheated, then you can file a complaint in your local consumer forum. Here you are hearing and if you prove to be right, then you can get proper compensation.
   • How to complain: You can go straight or make your complaint through online consumer Helpdesk. Keep the bill and evidence.
4. Cybercrime Cell (Cyber ​​Crime Cell – Especially for Whatsapp Fraud):
   If the fraud is done through WhatsApp or any other online medium, such as a fake website or wrong offer, complain to your local cyber crime cell immediately. They are trained to take action on such digital scams.

Remember, your awareness and a small complaint can save many more people from being cheated. Raise voice for your rights