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[F. No. CBIC-190354/195/2023-TO (TRU-II)-CBEC]
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
(Department of Revenue)
New Delhi, the 19th October, 2023
Notification No. 12/2023 - Union Territory Tax (Rate): Seeks to amend Notification No 11/2017- Union territory Tax (Rate) dated 28.06.2017.
[TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, EXTRAORDINARY, PART II, SECTION 3, SUBSECTION (i)]
G.S.R......(E).-In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1), (3) and (4) of section 7, sub-section (1) of section 8, clause (iv), clause (v) and clause (xxvii) of section 21 of the UTGST Act, 2017 (14 of 2017), read with sub-section (5) of section 15, sub-section (1) of section 16 and section 148 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017), the Central Government,
on the recommendations of the Council, and on being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby makes the following further amendments in the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No.11/2017-Union Territory Tax (Rate),dated the 28thJune, 2017, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub- section (i), vide number G.S.R. 702(E), dated the 28th June, 2017, namely:-
In the said notification, -
(A) in the Table,
(i). against serial number 8, in column (3), in item (vi), after the condition in column (5) against the rate of 2.5 percent, the following condition shall be inserted, namely:-
“Provided further that where the supplier of input service in the same line of business charges Union Territory tax at a rate higher than 2.5%, credit of input tax charged on the input service in the same line of business in excess of the tax paid or payable at the rate of 2.5%, shall not be taken.
Illustration: ‘A’ engages ‘B’ for transport from New Delhi to Jaipur in a motor cab for Rs. 1000. ‘B’, for supplying the said service, hires a motor cab with operator from ‘C’ for Rs. 800. ‘C’ charges ‘B’ Union Territory tax at the rate of 6% (Rs. 48). If ‘B’ charges ‘A’ Union Territory tax at the rate of 2.5%, he shall be entitled to take input tax credit on the input service in the same line of business supplied by ‘C’ only to the extent of Rs. 20 (2.5% of Rs. 800) and not Rs. 48.”;
(ii). against serial number 10, in column (3), in item (i), after the condition in column (5) against the rate of 2.5 percent, , the following condition shall be inserted, namely:-
“Provided further that where the supplier of input service in the same line of business charges Union Territory tax at a rate higher than 2.5%, credit of input tax charged on the input service in the same line of business in excess of the tax paid or payable at the rate of 2.5%, shall not be taken.
Illustration: ‘A’ engages ‘B’ for transport from New Delhi to Jaipur in a motor cab for Rs. 1000. ‘B’, for supplying the said service, hires a motor cab with operator from ‘C’ for Rs.
800. ‘C’ charges ‘B’ Union Territory tax at the rate of 6% (Rs. 48). If ‘B’ charges ‘A’ Union Territory tax at the rate of 2.5%, he shall be entitled to take input tax credit on the input service in the same line of business supplied by ‘C’ only to the extent of Rs. 20 (2.5% of Rs. 800) and not Rs. 48.”;
(iii). against serial number 34, -
- in column (3), in item (iv), for the words “totalisator or a license to” , the words “licensing a” shall be substituted;
- in column (3), item (v) and the entries relating thereto shall be omitted;
(B). in the Annexure: Scheme of Classification of Services,-
- serial number 696 and the entries relating thereto shall be omitted;
- serial number 698 and the entries relating thereto shall be omitted.
2. This notification shall come into force with effect from the 20th day of October, 2023.
(Rajeev Ranjan)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Note: -The principal notification number 11/2017 -Union Tax (Rate), dated the 28th June, 2017 was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) ,vide number G.S.R. 702 (E), dated the 28th June, 2017 and was last amended vide notification number 06/2023-Union Tax (Rate), dated the 26th July, 2023 published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II , Section 3 , Sub-section (i) vide number G.S.R. 539(E), dated the 26th July, 2023.
📚 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Notification No. 12/2023 - Union Territory Tax (Rate)
Q1: What is Notification No. 12/2023 - Union Territory Tax (Rate) all about?
Answer: Notification No. 12/2023 - Union Territory Tax (Rate) amends Notification No. 11/2017-UTT(R), specifically updating rules for claiming Input Tax Credit (ITC) on same-line service inputs. If a service provider in the same business line charges UTGST above 2.5%, the excess input tax above that rate is not claimable.
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Q2: Which services are impacted by the new ITC condition in this notification?
Answer: This amendment affects services like passenger transport by motor cab (e.g., serial nos. 8 and 10). If the supplier charges UTGST at 2.5%, they can claim ITC only up to that rate, even if they were charged more by a subcontractor in the same line.
Q3: Can you give an example of the ITC restriction under this notification?
Answer: Yes. If service provider ‘B’ charges customer ‘A’ 2.5% UTGST on ₹1000 transport fare, and ‘B’ pays subcontractor ‘C’ ₹800 plus 6% UTGST (₹48), ‘B’ can only claim ₹20 (2.5% of ₹800), not ₹48.
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Q4: What other service modifications are introduced in this amendment?
Answer: The amendment also updates terminology for betting-related services (S. No. 34) and removes certain entries from the Annexure, specifically service codes 696 and 698.
Q5: From when does Notification No. 12/2023 come into effect?
Answer: These changes are effective from October 20, 2023.
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Q6: What should businesses do now to ensure GST compliance under this update?
Answer: Businesses in transport, betting, and similar sectors should:
Reassess input tax credit eligibility
Ensure subcontractor billing matches conditions
Update accounting systems to reflect capped ITC
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