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Notification No. 10/2018 – Integrated Tax (Rate) Explained

by Shakshi Bharti | Apr 9, 2024 | GST, 2018 Notifications, Integrated Tax (Rate) 2018 Notifications, Notifications | 0 comments

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[F. No. 354/1/2018-TRU]
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE)

New Delhi, the 25th January, 2018

Notification No. 10/2018 - Integrated Tax (Rate): seeks to amend Notification No.47/2017-IGST (Rate)

GST: [TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, EXTRAORDINARY, PART II, SECTION 3, SUB-SECTION (i)]

G.S.R….(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 6 of the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (13 of 2017), (hereafter in this notification referred to as “the said Act”) read with sub-section (3) of section 6 of the said Act, the Central Government, on being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do , on the recommendations of the Council,

makes the following amendments in the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 47/2017- Integrated Tax (Rate), dated the 14th November, 2017, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R.1396 (E), dated the 14th November, 2017, namely:-

In the said notification, -

  • in the Table, -
    • against serial number 1, -
    • in column (2), for the entry, the following entry shall be substituted, namely: -
      “Public funded research institution or a University or an Indian Institute of Technology or Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore or a Regional Engineering College, other than a hospital”;
    • in column (4), for the words “Department of Scientific and Research”, the words “Department of Scientific and Industrial Research”, shall be substituted;
  • against serial numbers 2 and 4, in column (4), for the words “Department of Scientific and Research”, the words “Department of Scientific and Industrial Research”, shall be substituted.
  • after the Table, the existing Explanation shall be numbered as Explanation 1 thereof and after Explanation 1 as so numbered, the following Explanation shall be inserted, namely: -

Explanation 2. - For the the purposes of this notification, exemption would be in line with the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 51/96- Customs, dated the 23rd July, 1996, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R. 303(E), dated the 23rd July, 1996 and is applicable with effect from the 15th November, 2017.”

(Ruchi Bisht)
Under Secretary to the
Government of India

Note: The principal notification No. 47/2017-Central Tax (Rate) dated the 14th November, 2017 was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Subsection (i), vide number G.S.R. 1396 (E), dated the 14th November, 2017.


📚 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Notification No. 10/2018 – Integrated Tax (Rate)

Q1: What is Notification No. 10/2018 – Integrated Tax (Rate)?

Answer:
It amends Notification 47/2017 to clarify IGST exemption for research institutions. 10

Q2: Who is eligible for exemption?

Answer:
Public funded research institutions, Universities, IITs, IISc, Regional Engineering Colleges (excluding hospitals). 10

Q3: What authority certification is required?

Answer:
Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR). 10

Q4: From when is exemption applicable?

Answer:
Applicable from 15 November 2017 as per Explanation 2. 10

Q5: Why is Customs Notification 51/96 mentioned?

Answer:
To align IGST exemption with customs exemption rules.

Q6: Are hospitals eligible?

Answer:
No, specifically excluded.

Q7: Does this apply to inter-State supply only?

Answer:
Yes, since it is IGST notification.

Q9: Can private research labs claim exemption?

Answer:
Only if qualifying as public funded research institution.

Q10: Does this affect domestic purchases?

Answer:
Primarily impacts IGST (inter-State/import).

Q11: Is ITC allowed on exempted goods?

Answer:
If exemption claimed, ITC may not be applicable.

Q12: Does retrospective applicability cause refund claim?

Answer:
If tax paid after 15 Nov 2017 wrongly, refund may be examined.

Q13: Is GST registration mandatory for research institutions?

Answer:
Depends on turnover and supply nature.
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Q14: What documents must be maintained?

Answer:
DSIR certificate, invoice, usage declaration, customs compliance.

Q15: Where can I get GST advisory support?

Answer:
Consult Finodha GST Experts:
https://finodha.in/gst-compliance/

🏁 Conclusion

Notification No. 10/2018 – Integrated Tax (Rate) clarified and aligned IGST exemption for research institutions with existing customs exemptions, ensuring smooth import of research equipment.


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