(1)

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Act but subject to the provisions of sub-sections (3) and (4) of section 9, a registered person, whose aggregate turnover in the preceding financial year did not exceed fifty lakh rupees may opt to pay, [in lieu of the tax payable by him under sub-section (1) of section 9, an amount of tax calculated at such rate] [Substituted 'in lieu of the tax payable by him, an amount calculated at such rate' by Maharashtra Act No. 67 of 2018, dated 14.12.2018.] as may be prescribed, but not exceeding,-

(2)

The registered person shall be eligible to opt under sub-section (1), if-

(3)

The option availed of by a registered person under sub-section (1) shall lapse with effect from the day on which his aggregate turnover during a financial year exceeds the limit specified under sub-section (1).

(4)

A taxable person to whom the provisions of sub-section (1) apply shall not collect any tax from the recipient on supplies made by him nor shall he be entitled to any credit of input tax. Composition levy.

(5)

If the proper officer has reasons to believe that a taxable person has paid tax under sub-section (1) despite not being eligible, such person shall, in addition to any tax that may be payable by him under any other provisions of this Act, be liable to a penalty and the provisions of section 73 or section 74 shall, mutatis mutandis, apply for determination of tax and penalty.