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[F. No.354/173/2017 -TRU]
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
(Department of Revenue)
New Delhi, the 22nd August, 2017
Notification No. 21/2017- Central Tax (Rate): Seeks to amend notification No. 12/2017-CT(R) to exempt services provided by Fair Price Shops to Government and those provided by and to FIFA for FIFA U-17. Also to substitute RWCIS & PMFBY for MNAIS & NAIS, and insert explanation for LLP.
GST: [TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZZETE 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 11 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017), the Central Government, on being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, on the recommendations of the Council, hereby makes the following amendments in the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No.12/2017- Central Tax (Rate), dated the 28th June, 2017, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R. 691(E), dated the 28th June, 2017, namely:-
In the said notification,-
i. in the Table,-
a. after serial number 9 and the entries relating thereto, the following shall be inserted namely:-
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) |
| “9A | Chapter 99 | Services provided by and to Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and its subsidiaries directly or indirectly related to any of the events under FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 to be hosted in India. | Nil | Provided that Director (Sports), Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports certifies that the services are directly or indirectly related to any of the events under FIFA U- 17 World Cup 2017.”; |
b. after serial number 11 and the entries relating thereto, the following shall be inserted namely:-
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) |
| “11A | Heading 9961 or Heading 9962 | Service provided by Fair Price Shops to Central Government by way of sale of wheat, rice and coarse grains under Public Distribution System(PDS) against consideration in the form of commission orac margin. | Nil | Nil |
| 11B | Heading 9961 or Heading 9962 | Service provided by Fair Price Shops to State Governments or Union territories by way of sale of kerosene, sugar, edible oil, etc. under Public Distribution System (PDS) against consideration in the form of commission or margin. | Nil | Nil”; |
c. against serial number 35, in column (3),-
- in item (h), for the words “Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme or the Modified National Agricultural Insurance Scheme”, the words, brackets and letters “Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWCIS)”, shall be substituted;
- in item (j), for the words “National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (Rashtriya Krishi Bima Yojana)”, the words, brackets and letters “Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)”, shall be substituted;
ii. in paragraph 3, in the Explanation, after clause (ii), the following clause shall be inserted, namely:-
“(iii) A “Limited Liability Partnership” formed and registered under the provisions of the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 (6 of 2009) shall also be considered as a partnership firm or a firm.”.
(Ruchi Bisht)
Under Secretary to the
Government of India
Note:-The principal notification was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, vide notification No. 12/2017 - Central Tax (Rate), dated the 28th June, 2017, vide number G.S.R. 691 (E), dated the 28th June, 2017.
📚 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Notification No. 21/2017 – Central Tax (Rate)
Q1: What is Notification 21/2017 in GST?
Answer: It updates GST exemption rules.
It introduces exemptions for FIFA services, FPS services, updates insurance schemes, and clarifies LLP status.
Q2: Are FIFA services exempt under GST?
Answer: Yes, for FIFA U-17 event.
Services related to FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 are exempt with certification.
Q3: Are Fair Price Shop services taxable?
Answer: No, under PDS they are exempt.
FPS services to government under Public Distribution System are GST-free.
Q4: What is PMFBY under GST?
Answer: Crop insurance scheme.
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana replaces older schemes for GST exemption purposes.
Q5: What is RWCIS?
Answer: Weather-based crop insurance scheme.
It replaces earlier schemes under GST exemption list.
Q6: Is LLP treated as company in GST?
Answer: No, treated as firm.
Notification clarifies LLP is considered as partnership firm.
Q7: Does this apply to all sports events?
Answer: No, only FIFA U-17.
Exemption is event-specific.
Q8: What happens if conditions are not met?
Answer: GST becomes applicable.
All exemption conditions must be satisfied.
Q9: Can FPS exemption be used outside PDS?
Answer: No, it cannot.
It applies strictly within Public Distribution System.
Q10: Who should be careful about this?
Answer: FPS dealers, LLPs, insurers.
They are directly impacted by this notification.
Q11: Is GST rate changed here?
Answer: No, mostly exemptions.
Focus is on exemption, not rate change.
Q12: Can wrong exemption lead to penalty?
Answer: Yes, it can.
Incorrect application may lead to tax demand.
Q13: Why LLP clarification matters?
Answer: It affects GST liability.
It determines applicability of various provisions like RCM.
Q14: Is this notification still active?
Answer: Yes, unless amended.
Always verify latest updates.
Q15: Where to get GST help?
Answer: Professional support is useful.
Many businesses rely on experts for compliance.
Download PDF: Notification No. 21/2017 – Central Tax (Rate)
More Information: https://taxinformation.cbic.gov.in/
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