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[F. No. 354/117/2017- TRU (Pt. III)]
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(Department of Revenue)
New Delhi, the 13th October, 2017
Notification No. 37/2017 - Integrated Tax (Rate): Seeks to amend notification No. 4/2017-Integrated Tax (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 (3) of section 5 of the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (13 of 2017), the Central Government, on the recommendations of the Council, 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. 4/2017- Integrated 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. 669 (E), dated the 28th June, 2017, namely:-
In the said notification,-
(i) after S. No. 5 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial number and the entries shall be inserted, namely: -
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| Sl. No. | Tariff item, sub- heading, heading or Chapter | Description of Goods | Supplier of goods | Recipient of supply |
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) |
| 6. | Any Chapter | Used vehicles, seized and confiscated goods, old and used goods, waste and scrap | Central Government, State Government, Union territory or a local authority | Any registered person |
(Ruchi Bisht)
Under Secretary to
Government of India
📚 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Notification No. 37/2017 — Integrated Tax (Rate)
Q1: What is Notification 37/2017 about?
Answer: Reverse charge on government supplies.
It applies to used goods, scrap, and seized items.
Q2: Who pays GST under this notification?
Answer: Buyer.
If buyer is GST registered.
Q3: Does this apply to all government supplies?
Answer: No.
Only specific goods like scrap and used items.
Q4: What is reverse charge?
Answer: Buyer pays GST instead of seller.
Common in specific cases.
Q5: Can ITC be claimed?
Answer: Yes.
If used for business purposes.
Q6: Does this apply to individuals?
Answer: Only if registered.
Unregistered buyers are not covered.
Q7: Is GST charged in invoice?
Answer: No.
Buyer pays directly under RCM.
Q8: What if GST is not paid?
Answer: Liability arises.
With interest and penalty.
Q9: Does it apply to auctions?
Answer: Yes.
Very common use case.
Q10: Is this applicable today?
Answer: Yes.
Still relevant for RCM cases.
Q11: What is scrap under GST?
Answer: Waste or leftover materials.
Sold for recycling or reuse.
Q12: How to report RCM?
Answer: In GST returns.
Specific sections available.
Q13: Why shift liability to buyer?
Answer: Easier compliance.
Government avoids GST burden.
Download PDF: Notification No. 37/2017 — Integrated Tax (Rate)
More Information: https://taxinformation.cbic.gov.in/
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