Is reference to the CGST Rules required in all cases?

No. Reference to the CGST Rules, 2017 is required only when the supply is between related persons (including different registrations of the same PAN and principal-agent supplies), or where the consideration payable is not wholly in money. However, in specific cases where the categories of goods and services are notified in this regard (such as money-changing), the CGST Rules,2017 must be referred to, irrespective of the fact that the supplier and recipient are unrelated and price is the sole consideration.

(ICAI FAQ PUBLICATION 06-09-2017 : Time and Value of Supply -FAQ NO. 44)