Representations have been received by the Board seeking clarification regarding admissibility of GST exemption on the upfront amount which is determined upfront but is paid or payable in installments for long term (thirty years, or more) lease of industrial plots or plots for development of financial infrastructure under Notification 12/2017 – Central Tax (R) S. No.41 dated 28.06.2017.

Certain representations have been received seeking clarification whether composite supply of service by way of milling of wheat into wheat flour, along with fortification, by any person to a State Government for distribution of such wheat flour under Public Distribution System is eligible for exemption under entry No. 3A of Notification No. 12/2017-Central Tax (Rate) dated 28.06.2017, and also as regards the rate of GST on such milling, if it does not fall in said entry No. 3A. The issue has been examined by GST Council in its 43rd meeting held on 28th May, 2021.

Understand Circular No. 189/01/2023-GST on GST rates for Rab, fryums, SUVs, carbonated fruit beverages, dal by-products, and IGST imports.

Circular No. 92/11/2019-GST dated 7th March 2019 was issued providing clarification on various doubts related to treatment of sales promotion schemes under Goods and Services Tax. Post issuance of the said Circular various representations have been received from the trade and industry seeking clarifications in respect of tax treatment in cases of secondary discounts or post sales discount. The matter has been examined in order to ensure uniformity in the implementation of the law across the field formations, the Board, in exercise of its powers conferred under section 168(1) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (hereinafter referred to as “the CGST Act”) clarifies the issues in succeeding paragraphs.

References have been received regarding a clarification as to whether simple fertilizers, such as MOP (Murate of Potash) classified under Chapter 31 and supplied for use in manufacturing of a complex fertilizer, are entitled to the concessional GST rate of 5%, as applicable in general to fertilizers (i.e. fertilizers which are cleared to be used as fertilizers).

Doubts have been raised regarding the classification of Cut pieces of Fabrics under GST.

Reference has been received by the Board for a clarification whether services supplied to a Government Entity by way of construction such as of “a ropeway” are eligible for concessional rate of 12% GST under entry No. 3 (vi) of Notification No. 11/2017- CT (R) dt. 28.06.2017. On the recommendation of the GST Council, this issue is clarified as below.

The spread of Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) across many countries of the world, including India, has caused immense loss to the lives of people and resultantly impacted the trade and industry. In view of the emergent situation and challenges faced by taxpayers in meeting the compliance requirements under various provisions of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (hereinafter referred to as the “CGST Act”),

As the issue of non-recording of UINs has continued even after 31st March, 2019 it has been decided to extend the waiver given in tis regard vide Circular No.63/37/2018-GST dated 14th September, 2018 up to 31st March 2020.

Understand GST Circular No. 184/16/2022 on Input Tax Credit (ITC) for export transportation services. Learn place of supply, IGST applicability, and GSTR-1 reporting.