GST Update on Society Charges collected by builder – Goods and Services Tax – GST – By: – Pradeep Jain – Dated:- 13-12-2017 – A builder is supposed to collect an amount for repairs and maintenance of flats. This collection is being kept in a separate account dedicated for the purpose. Until the residential housing society is formed, the expenses for repairs and maintenance of flats are borne out of this account. Once the society is formed, this account is being transferred to the society. This issue has been under litigation in service tax regime. In our earlier update, we had opined in the same case that since no consideration is involved and builder is merely acting as a collector of amount which is subsequently transferred to society, no
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HERAY RATHI Versus COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE, PUNE-III [ 2013 (12) TMI 269 – CESTAT MUMBAI ] Omega Associates Vs CST [ 2013 (11) TMI 1068 – CESTAT MUMBAI ] As the FAQ answer as discussed above is against the ratio laid down in these decisions; it is going to ignite the issue again. However, it is worthwhile to mention here that since the FAQs don't have legal backing and also it does not discuss any reason of answer, it cannot be considered as a strong evidence to support the case of department. However, it will definitely give new heights to the litigation already prevailing on this issue. – You can reach us at www.capradeepjain.com, at our facebook page on https://www.facebook.com/GSTTODAYBYPRADEEPJAIN/ as well as follow us on Tw
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