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Notification No. 28/2018 – UTGST Explained

by Shakshi Bharti | Apr 12, 2024 | GST, 2018 Notifications, Notifications, Union Territory Tax (Rate) 2018 Notifications | 0 comments

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[F. No.354/428/2018 -TRU]
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
(Department of Revenue)

New Delhi, the 31st December, 2018

Notification No. 28/2018 - Union Territory Tax (Rate): Seeks to amend notification No. 12/2017- Union Territory Tax (Rate) so as to exempt certain services as recommended by Goods and Services Tax Council in its 31st meeting held on 22.12.2018.

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 8 of the Union Territory Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (14 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 further amendments in the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No.12/2017- Union Territory 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. 703 (E), dated the 28th June, 2017, namely:-

In the said notification, - (i)in the Table, -

  • after serial number 21A and the entries relating thereto, the following serial number and entries shall be inserted, namely: -
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
“21BHeading 9965 or Heading 9967Services provided by a goods transport agency, by way of transport of goods in a goods carriage, to, -
a Department or Establishment of the Central Government or State Government or Union territory; or
local authority; or
Governmental agencies, which has taken registration under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017) only for the purpose of deducting tax under Section 51 and not for making a taxable supply of goods or services.
NilNil”;
  • after serial number 27 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial number and entries shall be inserted, namely: -
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
“27AHeading 9971Services provided by a banking company to Basic Saving Bank Deposit (BSBD) account holders under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY).NilNil”;
  • against serial number 34A, in the entry in column (3), after the letters and words “PSUs from the”, the words “banking companies and” shall be inserted;
  • against serial number 66, for the entry in column (2), the following entry shall be substituted namely: -
    “Heading 9992 or Heading 9963”;
  • serial number 67 and the entries relating thereto, shall be omitted;
  • after serial number 74 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial number and entries shall be inserted, namely: -
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
“74AHeading 9993Services provided by rehabilitation professionals recognised under the Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992 (34 of 1992) by way of rehabilitation, therapy or counselling and such other activity as covered by the said Act at medical establishments, educational institutions, rehabilitation centers established by Central Government, State Government or Union territory or an entity registered under section 12AA of the Income- tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961).NilNil”;

(ii)    in paragraph 2, after clause (za), the following clause shall be inserted, namely: -

“(zaa) “financial institution” has the same meaning as assigned to it in clause (c) of section 45-I of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (2 of 1934).”;

2. This notification shall come into force on the 1st day of January, 2019.

(Gunjan Kumar Verma)
Under Secretary to the
Government of India

Note: -The principal notification No. 12/2017 - Union Territory Tax (Rate), dated the 28th June, 2017 was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, vide number G.S.R. 703 (E), dated the 28th June, 2017 and was last amended by notification No.23/2018 - Union Territory Tax (Rate), dated the 20th September, 2018 vide number G.S.R. 908 (E), dated the 20th September, 2018.


📚 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Notification No. 28/2018 – Union Territory Tax (Rate)

Q1: What is Notification No. 28/2018 - Union Territory Tax (Rate)?

Answer:
It amends Notification 12/2017 to grant GST exemption to certain services effective 1 January 2019. 28

Q2: When did it come into force?

Answer:
From 1 January 2019. 28

Q3: Are GTA services exempt?

Answer:
Yes, when provided to specified government bodies registered only for TDS. 28

Q4: Is Jan Dhan account service taxable?

Answer:
No, banking services to BSBD under PMJDY are exempt. 28

Q5: Who qualifies as rehabilitation professional?

Answer:
Professionals recognized under Rehabilitation Council of India Act. 28

Q6: Does this apply to private hospitals?

Answer:
Exemption applies if conditions in entry 74A are satisfied.

Q7: Is GST registration still required for GTA?

Answer:
Yes, if otherwise liable.
Register here:
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Q8: Does exemption mean no GST return filing?

Answer:
No. Registered persons must still file returns.
File returns here:
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Q9: What about ITC on exempt services?

Answer:
ITC generally not available on exempt supplies.

Q10: Is this applicable in all Union Territories?

Answer:
Yes, under UTGST Act (without legislature).

Q11: Why was this exemption introduced?

Answer:
To support government welfare schemes and reduce compliance burden.

Q12: Does this affect RCM provisions?

Answer:
Indirectly, especially for GTA and government bodies.

Q13: Is this notification still relevant?

Answer:
Yes, especially during GST audits and assessments.

Q14: What if GST wrongly charged?

Answer:
Refund procedures may apply.

Q15: How can Finodha help?

Answer:
Finodha assists in GST registration, exemption analysis, and return compliance.
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