If he only providing exempted supply then why is he holding the gst number.
If he is holding GST number he will have to pay GST on any supply.
This person will also have to pay GST on any taxable supply whereas the person who has not taken registration wont pay GST till he doesnt exceed the limit of threshold as mentioned in GST.
You must think before applying for voluntary registration what benefit or disadvantages you will get.
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