Mr. Shyam Ahuja, an unregistered famous author, received Rs. 3 crores of consideration from Har Shiv Publications (HSP) located in Indore for the supply of services by way of the temporary transfer of a copyright covered under section 13(1)(a) of the Copyright Act, 1957 relating to original literary works of his new book. He finished his work & made available the book to the publisher, but has yet not raised the invoice. Mr. Shyam Ahuja is of the view that HSP is liable to pay tax under reverse charge on services provided by him. HSP does not concur with his view and is not ready to deposit the tax under any circumstances.
Examine whether the view of Mr. Shyam Ahuja is correct. Further, if the view of Mr. Shyam Ahuja is correct, What is the recourse available to Mr. Shyam Ahuja to comply with the requirements of GST law as HSP has completely refused to deposit the tax?

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