Govt introduces 'Mera Bill Mera Adhikar' scheme to encourage customers to ask for bills after purchase

The government in association with state governments is launching an 'Invoice incentive Scheme' by the name 'Mera Bill Mera Adhikaar' to encourage the culture of customers asking for invoices and bills for all purchases. The objective of the scheme is to bring a cultural and behavioural change in the general public to 'Ask for a Bill' as their right and entitlement. The scheme will be launched on September 1.All B2C invoices issued by GST registered suppliers (registered in the states of Assam, Gujarat and Haryana and UTs of Puducherry, Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu) to consumers will be eligible for the scheme. Minimum value for invoices to be considered for a lucky draw has been kept at Rs 200.

Invoices can be uploaded on Mobile Application 'Mera Bill Mera Adhikaar' available on IOS and Android as well as on web portal 'web.merabill.gst.gov.in. All residents of India will be eligible to participate in this scheme irrespective of their state. Maximum 25 invoices can be uploaded by an individual on App/web portal in a month to be considered for lucky draw. For each uploaded invoice an acknowledgement reference number (ARN) will be generated which will be used for the draw of prizes. Winning invoices will be picked by a method of random draw at regular intervals (monthly as well as quarterly).The range of cash prizes extends from ₹10,000 to a whopping ₹1 crore. These prizes will be awarded through monthly and quarterly draws, making participation exciting and rewarding. The scheme’s architecture ensures that individuals stand a chance to win substantial cash rewards by simply requesting legitimate invoices during their transactions. The ‘Mera Bill Mera Adhikar’ scheme aspires to create a positive shift in consumer behavior. By motivating individuals to actively seek legitimate invoices, the scheme promotes accountability, curtails tax evasion, and contributes to the growth of the formal economy. Furthermore, the initiative strengthens the government’s efforts to streamline GST processes and increase revenue collection.