Will giving away essential commodities by a charitable institution be taxable activity?

Question 4 – Draft-Bills-Reports – Levy of and Exemption from Tax – FAQ on GST (2nd Edition) dated 31.3.2017 – Question 4 – Q 4. Will giving away essential commodities by a charitable institution be taxable activity? Ans. In order to be a supply which is taxable under GST, the transaction should be in the course or furtherance of business. As there is no quid pro quo involved in supply for charitable activities, it is not a supply under GST. – Statutory Provisions, Acts, Rules, Regulations, Tax

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