Is every e-commerce operator required to collect tax on behalf of actual supplier

Yes, every e-commerce operator (other than an operator required to pay tax under section 9(5) of the CGST Act, 2017) is required to collect tax where consideration with respect to a taxable supply is collected by such e-commerce operator. (Refer to Section 52(1) of the CGST Act, 2017).

(FAQ 10: E-COMMERCE)