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Notification No. 23/2017 – Central Tax (Rate) Explained

by Shakshi Bharti | Apr 27, 2024 | GST, 2017 Notifications, Central Tax (Rate) 2017 Notifications, Notifications | 0 comments

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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. 23/2017 - Central Tax (Rate): Seeks to amend notification No. 17/2017-CT(R) to make ECO responsible for payment of GST on services provided by way of house-keeping such as plumbing, carpentering etc.

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 (5) of section 9 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017), the Central Government, 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.17/2017- 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. 696(E) dated the 28th June, 2017, namely:-

In the said notification, in the first paragraph, after clause (ii) the following clause shall be inserted, namely:-

“(iii) services by way of house-keeping, such as plumbing, carpentering etc, except where the person supplying such service through electronic commerce operator is liable for registration under sub-section (1) of section 22 of the said Central Goods and Services Tax Act.”.

(Ruchi Bisht)
Under Secretary to the
Government of India

Note:-The principal notification was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, vide notification No. 17/2017 - Central Tax (Rate), dated the 28th June, 2017, vide number G.S.R. 696 (E), dated the 28th June, 2017.


📚 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Notification No. 23/2017 – Central Tax (Rate)

Q1: What is Notification 23/2017 in GST?

Answer: It shifts GST liability to ECO.
This notification makes electronic commerce operators responsible for GST on certain housekeeping services.

Q2: What is an ECO under GST?

Answer: Electronic Commerce Operator.
It is a platform that connects service providers with customers, like apps or websites.

Q3: Which services are covered?

Answer: Housekeeping services.
Includes plumbing, carpentry, and similar services.

Q4: Who pays GST in this case?

Answer: ECO pays GST.
Instead of the individual service provider, the platform is responsible.

Q5: Does this apply to all services?

Answer: No, only specified ones.
Only services notified under Section 9(5) are covered.

Q6: What if service provider is registered?

Answer: Then ECO may not be liable.
GST liability depends on provider’s registration status.

Q7: Why was this rule introduced?

Answer: To simplify compliance.
It reduces burden on small service providers.

Q8: Is GST rate changed here?

Answer: No, only liability changes.
Tax rate remains same.

Q9: Can wrong application lead to penalty?

Answer: Yes, it can.
Incorrect liability determination may lead to tax demand.

Q10: Do small service providers need GST registration?

Answer: Not always.
Under this mechanism, ECO handles GST in many cases.

Q11: Which notification lists ECO services?

Answer: Notification 17/2017.
Notification 23/2017 adds more services to it.

Q12: Is this notification still applicable?

Answer: Yes, unless amended.
Always check latest updates.

Q13: Does this affect pricing?

Answer: Indirectly yes.
GST cost is included in platform pricing.

Q14: Who should be careful about this?

Answer: Platforms and aggregators.
They carry compliance responsibility.

Q15: Where to get GST help?

Answer: Professional support is useful.
Many platforms rely on experts for compliance.


Download PDF: Notification No. 23/2017 – Central Tax (Rate)


More Information: https://taxinformation.cbic.gov.in/

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