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[F. No.354/173/2017 -TRU]
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
(Department of Revenue)
New Delhi, the 14th November, 2017
Notification No. 47/2017 - Central Tax (Rate): Seeks to amend notification No. 11/2017- Central Tax (Rate) so as to notify CGST rates of various services as recommended by Goods and Services Tax Council in its 25th meeting held on 18.01.2018.
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 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 further 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, in the Table, -
- against serial number 11A, for the entry in column (3), the following entry shall be substituted namely: -
“Service provided by Fair Price Shops to Central Government, State Government or Union territory by way of sale of food grains, kerosene, sugar, edible oil, etc. under Public Distribution System against consideration in the form of commission or margin.”; - the serial number 11B and the entries relating thereto, shall be omitted;
- after serial number 79 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial number and entries shall be inserted namely: -
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) |
| “79A | Heading 9996 | Services by way of admission to a protected monument so declared under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act 1958 (24 of 1958) or any of the State Acts, for the time being in force | Nil | Nil”. |
2. This notification shall come into force with effect from 15th of November, 2017.
(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 28thJune, 2017, vide number G.S.R. 691 (E), dated the 28th June, 2017 and was last amended by notification No.32/2017 - Central Tax (Rate) dated the 13th October, 2017 vide number G.S.R. 1274(E). dated the 13th October, 2017.
📚 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Notification No. 47/2017 – Central Tax (Rate)
Q1: What is Notification 47/2017 in GST?
Answer: It amends GST rates for services.
This notification updates exemptions under Notification 12/2017 based on GST Council recommendations.
Q2: When did it become effective?
Answer: From 15 November 2017.
Businesses had to apply new rates from this date.
Q3: What is the main purpose of this notification?
Answer: To update service exemptions.
It refines GST applicability based on practical issues and policy decisions.
Q4: What is Notification 12/2017?
Answer: It lists exempt services.
Notification 47/2017 modifies this list.
Q5: Are Fair Price Shop services taxable?
Answer: Generally exempt under this notification.
Services provided under PDS on commission basis are covered.
Q6: What is GST rate on monument entry?
Answer: Nil (0%).
Entry to protected monuments is exempt.
Q7: Can GST exemptions change frequently?
Answer: Yes, they can.
GST Council regularly reviews rates and exemptions.
Q8: Who decides GST rate changes?
Answer: GST Council recommends changes.
Government implements them via notifications.
Q9: What happens if wrong GST rate is applied?
Answer: It can lead to penalties.
Incorrect tax classification may result in notices or additional liability.
Q10: How to stay updated with GST changes?
Answer: Regularly check notifications.
Or consult professionals for updates.
Q11: Is this notification still relevant?
Answer: Yes, as part of GST evolution.
It helps understand how exemptions have changed over time.
Q12: Does this apply to all services?
Answer: No, only specific services mentioned.
Each notification targets particular sectors.
Download PDF: Notification No. 47/2017 – Central Tax (Rate)
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