M/s. Hotel Lake View Ashok Versus CGST, CE & CC, Bhopal

M/s. Hotel Lake View Ashok Versus CGST, CE & CC, Bhopal
Service Tax
2018 (9) TMI 500 – CESTAT NEW DELHI – TMI
CESTAT NEW DELHI – AT
Dated:- 13-8-2018
Service Tax Appeal No. 50156 of 2015 – ST/A/52885/2018-CU[DB]
Service Tax
Mr. C L Mahar, Member (Technical) And Ms. Rachna Gupta, Member (Judicial)
Shri Sandeep Mukherjee, CA for the Appellants
Shri Sanjay Jain, AR for the Respondent
ORDER
Per: C L Mahar:
The brief facts of the matter are that appellant has entered into a joint venture with Madhya Pradesh State Tourist Corporation and started a rail coach restaurant in the name of “Shan-e- Bhopal”. As per the terms and conditions of the agreement, the appellant is receiving 20% of sale proceeds in the form of commission for providing space and other infrastructural support such as electricity water manpower and security etc. to the 'Shan-e-Bhopal'. During the audit by the department, it was detected that the appellant had received certain amounts towards elect

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) who has vide his order dated 22.7.2014 has further confirmed the charges raised in the above mentioned order of Asstt. Commissioner. It has been contended by the learned advocate appearing on behalf of appellant that:
(i) that the service tax amount chargeable on 20% commission charged by the appellant from the sale proceeds of 'Shan-e-Punjab restaurant' the service tax under Business Support service has already been deposited by them from time to time. Wherever, there have been any delay, interest is also being paid by the appellant;
(ii) that the charges collected by them towards electricity and water charges, same were on the actual basis and after collecting the electricity and water charges, same have been deposited by them with the respective authorities providing the services of water and electricity supply. It has further been added that so far as the demanding of service tax on water and electricity charges are concerned, the same is not within the provisions of service ta

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xtended time provision of 5 years cannot be invoked in their case.
3. Learned advocate appearing on behalf of the appellant have also placed reliance on certain decisions of this Tribunal wherein it has been provided that the charges recovered by the service provider as an pure agent should not form the part of the taxable value of the services.
(i) Shakeel Afjal Ladak vs. CCE, Mumbai I
[2014 (34) STR 144 (Tri-Mum)];
(ii) Mandhana Exports vs. CCE, Kolhapur
[2017 (49) STR 554 (Tri-Mum)]; and
(iii) Mohan Enterprises vs. CCE, Visakhapatnam
[2011 (21) STR 619 (Tri-Bang)]
4. We have also heard the learned DR and he has reiterated the findings of the impugned order in appeal of the Commissioner (Appeals).
5. We have heard both the sides and have also perused the record of the appeal. It is a matter of record that appellants have been charging 20% of sales proceeds from „Shan-e-Bhopal Restaurant‟ as a commission for providing support service to business in the form of pro

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s are being provided by other Government agencies and the charges for use of the said facilities is being raised on the service provider i.e. the appellant on actual basis which the appellant is collecting from the Shan-e-Bhopal Restaurant' and same is deposited with the authorities providing electricity and water. In view of these facts, it can be concluded that the appellant is purely working as an agent in collecting the charges with regard to supply of water and electricity and deposited the same with authorities concerned. The provisions of Rule 5(2) of Service Tax (Determination of Value) Rules provides that wherever the expenditure cost incurred or received by the service provider as a pure agent, same shall be excluded from the taxable value of the service. As all the conditions provided in Rule 5(2) of Service Tax Valuation Rules, 2006 are satisfied, we are of the opinion that appellant has behaved purely as and agent and the charges of electricity and water cannot be incl

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M/s Rai And Sons Earth Movers Private Limited Versus Union of India And 6 Others

M/s Rai And Sons Earth Movers Private Limited Versus Union of India And 6 Others
GST
2018 (9) TMI 232 – ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT – TMI
ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT – HC
Dated:- 13-8-2018
Writ Tax No. 1050 of 2018
GST
Hon'ble Bharati Sapru And Hon'ble Dinesh Kumar Singh, JJ.
For the Petitioner : Nishant Mishra, Vipin Kumar Kushwaha
For the Respondent : A.S.G.I.,C.S.C.
ORDER
[Civil Misc. (Correction) Application No. 2 of 2018]
This application seeks correction in the order dated 31st July, 2018.
Heard learned counsel for the parties.
It is stated that on 31st July, 2018, the respondents were granted time for filing counter affidavit, but due to inadvertence the following interim order passed in some other writ petitio

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tion, the electronic system of the respondent no.2 did not respond, as a result of which the petitioner is likely to suffer loss of the credit that it is entitled to by passage of time.
Learned counsel for the revenue prays for and is allowed one month's time to file a counter affidavit.
List this matter on .04.09.2018.
In the meantime, the respondents are directed to reopen the portal within two weeks from today. In the event they do not do so, they will entertain the application of the petitioner manually and pass orders on it after due verification of the credits as claimed by the petitioner. They will also ensure that the petitioner is allowed to pay its taxes on the regular electronic system also which is being maintained for

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To prescribe the due dates for furnishing of FORM GSTR-1 for those taxpayers with aggregate turnover of more than 1.5 crores for the months from July, 2018 to March, 2019.

To prescribe the due dates for furnishing of FORM GSTR-1 for those taxpayers with aggregate turnover of more than 1.5 crores for the months from July, 2018 to March, 2019.
32/2018-State Tax Dated:- 13-8-2018 Maharashtra SGST
GST – States
Maharashtra SGST
Maharashtra SGST
COMMISSIONER OF STATE TAX, MAHARASHTRA STATE
GST Bhavan, Mazgaon, Mumbai 400 010,
dated the 13th August 2018.
NOTIFICATION
Notification No. 32/2018-State Tax.
No. JC(HQ)-1/GST/2018/Noti/32/ADM-8.- In exercise of the powers conferred by the second proviso to sub-section (1) of section 37 read with section 168 of the Maharashtra Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (Mah. XLIII of 2017) (hereafter in this notification referred to as the “said Act”), the Commiss

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To prescribe the due dates for filing FORM GSTR-3B for the months from July, 2018 to March, 2019.

To prescribe the due dates for filing FORM GSTR-3B for the months from July, 2018 to March, 2019.
34/2018-State Tax Dated:- 13-8-2018 Maharashtra SGST
GST – States
Maharashtra SGST
Maharashtra SGST
COMMISSIONER OF STATE TAX, MAHARASHTRA STATE
GST Bhavan, Mazgaon, Mumbai 400 010,
dated the 13th August 2018
NOTIFICATION
Notification No. 34/2018-State Tax
No. JC(HQ)-1/GST/2018/Noti/34/ADM-8.- In exercise of the powers conferred by section 168 of the Maharashtra Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (Mah. XLII of 2017) (hereafter in this Notification referred to as the “said Act”) read with sub-rule (5) of rule 61 of the Maharashtra Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 (hereafter in this Notification referred to as the “said rules”

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Mohabir Enterprises Versus Commissioner of Service Tax, Chennai [sought to changed as CGST & Central Excise Chennai South Commissionerate, Chennai]

Mohabir Enterprises Versus Commissioner of Service Tax, Chennai [sought to changed as CGST & Central Excise Chennai South Commissionerate, Chennai]
Service Tax
2018 (8) TMI 1177 – CESTAT CHENNAI – 2019 (20) G. S. T. L. 107 (Tri. – Chennai)
CESTAT CHENNAI – AT
Dated:- 13-8-2018
Application No. ST/MISC/CT/41511/2017 (by Dept. ) Appeal No. ST/102/2008 – Final Order No. 42277 / 2018
Service Tax
Hon'ble Shri Madhu Mohan Damodhar, Member ( Technical ) And Hon'ble Shri P. Dinesha, Member ( Judicial )
Shri M.N. Bharathi, Advocate For the Appellant
Shri B. Balamurugan, AC ( AR ) For the Respondent
ORDER
Per Madhu Mohan Damodhar
The MA for change of cause title filed by department consequent to the introduction of GST and the resultant change in the jurisdiction, is allowed as follows :
2. The respondent”s name in the cause title of the appeal shall be changed as :
“The Commissioner of GST & Central Excise, Chennai South Commissionerate,
MHU Complex, 692, Anna Sala

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liability of Rs. 50,30,687/- with interest thereon and also imposition of penalties under Section 76 & 78 of the Act. In adjudication, the Commissioner vide impugned order dt.4.2.2008 confirmed demand of service tax as proposed in the SCN and interest and also imposed penalties under Section 76 & 78 ibid. Aggrieved, the appellants are before this forum.
4.1 Today when the matter came up for hearing, on behalf of the appellant, Ld. Advocate Shri M.N. Bharathi submits that the services rendered by the appellants related only to camp mobilization and demobilization, camp maintenance like daily housekeeping of all bunk houses round the clock assistance in camp offices, loading and unloading of materials, equipment at camp site and transportation of the same to different lines and station to station; cutting clearing of undergrowth along the lines and making approach road / foot track, painting the ranging rods. and engaging labourers to drill the land upto the depth stipulated by official

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the ground of unjust enrichment. Against the said order dt. 30.04.2009, the appellant has preferred an appeal to the Tribunal which was disposed of by Final Order No.42368/2017 dt. 26.09.2017 wherein the matter had been remanded back to original authority with regard to the portion of the claim rejected on the ground of unjust enrichment and for reconsideration of the same. Since the Commissioner (Appeals) has held that the activity does not fall under the “Survey and Exploration of Minerals service”, the same decision should be applicable to the facts of the present appeal also.
5. On the other hand, Ld. A.R Shri B. Balamurugan submits that firstly, the Commissioner”s order dt. 30.04.2009 related to a different contract with ONGC and not the contract which is the subject matter of dispute in the present appeal; hence the activities provided by the appellant would fall within the scope of said taxable service.
6. Heard both sides and have gone through the facts.
7.1 In our view, the

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ver, during the course of arguments, Ld. Advocate submits that they would obtain a copy of the same, if required.
7.3 The definition of “Survey and Exploration of Mineral” as per Section 65 (104a) of the Finance Act, 1994, reads as under :
“Survey and exploration of mineral' means geological, geophysical or other prospecting surface or sub-surface surveying or map making service, in relation to location or exploration of deposits of mineral, oil or gas”
In our view, specific geological, geographical or prospecting activity or map-making is a sine qua non for meriting inclusion under the above service category for becoming exigible to service. From the meagre facts available on record and due to absence of contract submitted by appellant, we are not able to make a headway in deciding the matter. Accordingly, the issue concerning tax liability of Rs. 43,20,959/- with interest, relating to the contract dt. 16.12.2004/- referred to in para-3 of the SCN dt. 1.10.2007, the matter is bein

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Due dates for filing FORM GSTR-3B for the months from July, 2018 to March, 2019

Due dates for filing FORM GSTR-3B for the months from July, 2018 to March, 2019
CCT/26-2/2018-19/37 Dated:- 13-8-2018 Goa SGST
GST – States
Goa SGST
Goa SGST
GOVERNMENT OF GOA
Department of Finance
Office of the Commissioner of Commercial Taxes
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Notification
CCT/26-2/2018-19/37
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 168 of the Goa Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (Goa Act 4 of 2017) (hereafter in this notification referred to as the said Act) read with sub-rule (5) of rule 61 of the Goa Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 (hereafter in this notification referred to as the said rules), the Commissioner, on the recommendations of the Council, hereby specifies that the return in FORM GSTR-3B of the said rules for

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Classification of imported fertilizers used in the manufacture of other fertilizers at 5% GST rate.

Classification of imported fertilizers used in the manufacture of other fertilizers at 5% GST rate.
13/2018 Dated:- 13-8-2018 West Bengal SGST
GST – States
GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL
DIRECTORATE OF COMMERCIAL TAXES
14, BELIAGHATA ROAD, KOLKATA-700015
TRADE CIRCULAR No. 13/2018
DATED: 13.08.2018
Subject: Classification of imported fertilizers used in the manufacture of other fertilizers at 5% GST rate.
References have been received regarding a clarification as to whether simple fertilizers, such as MOP (Muriate of Potash) classified under Chapter 31, imported for the purpose of manufacturing of a complex fertilizer, are entitled to the concessional GST rate of 5% as applicable in general to the fertilizers (i.e. fertilizers whi

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pter 31 which are clearly to be used directly as fertilizers or in the manufacture of other fertilizers, whether directly or through the stage of an intermediate product.
3. In the GST regime, tax structure on fertilizers has been prescribed on the lines of pre-GST tax incidence. The wording of the GST notification is similar to the central excise notification except certain changes to meet the requirements of GST. Thus, changes were necessitated as GST applies on the supply of goods while central excise duty was applicable on manufacture of goods. Accordingly, fertilizers falling under heading 3102, 3103, 3104 and 3105, other than those which are clearly not to be used as fertilizers, attract 5% GST [S. No. 182A to 182D of the First sched

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Clarification regarding applicability of GST on the petroleum gases retained for the manufacture of petrochemical and chemical products.

Clarification regarding applicability of GST on the petroleum gases retained for the manufacture of petrochemical and chemical products.
12/2018 Dated:- 13-8-2018 West Bengal SGST
GST – States
GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL
DIRECTORATE OF COMMERCIAL TAXES
14, BELIAGHATA ROAD, KOLKATA-700015
TRADE CIRCULAR No. 12/2018
DATED: 13.08.2018
Subject: Clarification regarding applicability of GST on the petroleum gases retained for the manufacture of petrochemical and chemical products.
References have been received regarding the applicability of GST on the petroleum gases retained for the manufacture of petrochemical and chemical products during the course of continuous supply such as Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) feedstock, petroleum gases e

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supply), and the remaining quantity is returned to the oil refineries. In this regard, an issue has arisen as to whether in this transaction GST would be leviable on the whole quantity of the principal raw materials supplied by the oil refinery or on the net quantity retained by the manufacturers of petrochemical and chemical products.
3. The GST Council in its 28th meeting held on 21.7.2018 discussed this issue and recommended for issuance of a general clarification for petroleum sector that in such transactions, GST will be payable by the refinery on the value of net quantity of petroleum gas retained for the manufacture of petrochemical and chemical products.
4. Accordingly, it is hereby clarified that, in the aforesaid cases, GST will

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Clarification regarding applicability of GST on various goods and services

Clarification regarding applicability of GST on various goods and services
11/2018 Dated:- 13-8-2018 West Bengal SGST
GST – States
GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL
DIRECTORATE OF COMMERCIAL TAXES
14, BELIAGHATA ROAD, KOLKATA-700015
TRADE CIRCULAR No. 11/2018
DATED: 13.08.2018
Subject: Clarification regarding applicability of GST on various goods and services
Representations have been received seeking clarification in respect of applicable GST rates on the following items:
(i) Fortified Toned Milk
(ii) Refined beet and cane sugar
(iii) Tamarind Kernel Powder (Modified & Un Modified form)
(iv) Drinking water
(v) Plasma products
(vi) Wipes using spun lace non-woven fabric
(vii) Real Zari Kasab (Thread)
(viii) Marine Engine
(ix) Quilt and comforter
(x) Bus body building as supply of motor vehicle or job work
(xi) Disc Brake Pad
2. The matter has been examined. The issue-wise clarifications are discussed below:
3.1 Applicability of GST on Fortified Toned Milk: Represent

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n refined beet and cane sugar. Vide S. No. 91 of schedule I of notification No. 1125-F.T. dated 28.06.2017, 5% GST rate has been prescribed on all kinds of beet and cane sugar falling under heading 1701.
4.2 Doubts seem to have arisen in view of S. No. 32 A of the Schedule II of notification No. 1125-F.T. dated 28.06.2017, which prescribes 12% GST rate on “All goods, falling under tariff items 1701 91 and 1701 99 including refined sugar containing added flavouring or colouring matter, sugar cubes (other than those which attract 5% or Nil GST)”.
4.3 It is clarified that by virtue of specific exclusion in S.No. 32 A, any sugar that falls under 5% category [at the said S.No. 91 of schedule I of notification No.1125-F.T. dated 28.06.2017] gets excluded from the S.No. 32 A of Schedule II. As all kinds of beet and cane sugar falling under heading 1701 are covered by the said entry 91 in Schedule I, these would get excluded from S. No. 32 A of Schedule II, and thus would attract GST @ 5%.

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nd kernel powder and treated (modified) tamarind kernel powder fall under chapter 13, it is hereby clarified that both attract 5% GST in terms of the said notification.
6.1 Applicability of GST on supply of safe drinking water for public purpose: Representations have been received seeking clarification regarding applicability of GST on supply of safe drinking water for public purpose.
6.2 Attention is drawn to the entry at S.No. 99 of notification No. 1126-F.T. dated 28.06.2017, by virtue of which water [other than aerated, mineral, purified, distilled, medicinal, ionic, battery, de-mineralized and water sold in sealed container] falling under HS code 2201 attracts NIL rate of GST.
6.3 Accordingly, supply of water, other than those excluded from S.No. 99 of notification No. 1126-F.T. dated 28.06.2017, would attract GST at “NIL” rate. Therefore it is clarified that supply of drinking water for public purposes, if it is not supplied in a sealed container, is exempt from GST.
7.1 GST

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.4 Thus, a harmonious reading of the two entries would mean that normal human plasma would attract 5% GST rate under List I (S.No. 186), whereas plasma products would attract 12% GST rate, if otherwise not specifically covered under the said List.
8.1 Appropriate classification of baby wipes, facial tissues and other similar products : Varied practices are being followed regarding the classification of baby wipes, facial tissues and other similar products, and references have been received requesting for the correct classification of these products. As per the references, these products are currently being classified under different HS codes namely, 3307, 3401 and 5603 by the industry.
8.2 Commercially, wipes are categorized into various types such as baby wipes, facial wipes, disinfectant wipes, make-up remover wipes etc. These products are generally made by using non-woven fabrics of viscose and poly viscous blend and are sprinkled with demineralized water and various chemicals and

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terial.
8.4 As per the explanatory notes to the HSN, the HS code 5603 clearly excludes non-woven, impregnated, coated or covered with substances or preparations such as perfumes or cosmetics, soaps or detergents, polishes, creams or similar preparations. The HSN is reproduced as follows:
“The heading also excludes:
Nonwoven, impregnated, coated or covered with substances or preparations [i.e. perfumes or cosmetics (Chapter 33), soaps or detergents (heading 3401), polishes, creams, or similar preparations (heading 3405), fabric, softeners (heading 3809)] where the textile material is present merely as a carrying medium. Further, HS code 3307 covers wadding, felt and non-woven, impregnated, coated or covered with perfumes or cosmetics. The HS code 3401, would cover paper, wadding, felt and non-woven impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent whether or not perfumed”.
8.5 Further the explanatory notes to the HSN, the heading 3307 includes wadding, felt and nonwovens impregn

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ification No.1125-F.t. dated 28.06.2017, while specified embroidery product falling under 5809 and 5810 attracts GST @ 5%, as per entry no. 220 of the Schedule-I-5% of the above-mentioned notification.
9.2 The heading 5809 and 5810 cover embroidery and zari articles. These heading do not cover yarn of any kinds. Hence, while these headings apply to embroidery articles, embroidery in piece, in strips, or in motifs, they do not apply to yarn, including Kasab yarn.
9.3 Further all types of metallised yarns or threads are classifiable under tariff heading 5605. Kasab (yarn) falls under this heading. Under heading 5605, real zari manufactured with silver wire gimped (vitai) on core yarn namely pure silk and cotton and finally gilted with gold would attract 5% GST under tariff item 5605 00 10, as specified at entry no. 218A of Schedule-I-5% of the GST rate schedule. Other goods falling under this heading attract 12% GST. Accordingly, kasab (yarn) would attract 12% GST along with other meta

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2 of Schedule I of the notification No. 1125-F.T. dated 28.06.2017.
10.2 Therefore, it is clarified that the supplies of marine engine for fishing vessel (being a part of the fishing vessel), falling under tariff item 8408 10 93 attracts 5% GST.
11.1 Applicable GST rate on cotton quilts under tariff heading 9404-Scope of the term “Cotton Quilt”.
11.2 Cotton quilts falling under tariff heading 9404 attract a GST rate of 5% if the sale value of such cotton quilts does not exceed ₹ 1000 per piece [as per S. No. 257 A of Schedule I of the notification No. 1125-F.T. dated 28.06.2017]. However, such cotton quilts, with sale value exceeding ₹ 1000 per piece attract a GST rate of 12% (as per S. No. 224A of Schedule II of the said notification). Doubts have been raised as to what constitutes cotton quilt, i.e. whether a quilt filled with cotton with cover of cotton, or filled with cotton but cover made of some other material, or filled with material other than cotton.
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lve the following two situations:
a) Bus body builder builds a bus, working on the chassis owned by him and supplies the built-up bus to the customer, and charges the customer for the value of the bus.
b) Bus body builder builds body on chassis provided by the principal for body building, and charges fabrication charges (including certain material that was consumed during the process of job-work).
12.3 In the above context, it is hereby clarified that in case as mentioned at Para 12.2(a) above, the supply made is that of bus, and accordingly supply would attract GST @28%. In the case as mentioned at Para 12.2(b) above, fabrication of body on chassis provided by the principal (not on account of body builder), the supply would merit classification as service, and 18% GST as applicable will be charged accordingly.
13.1 Applicable GST rate on Disc Brake Pad: Representations have been received seeking clarification of disc brake pad for automobiles. It is stated that divergent practices

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f, while Chapter 68 covers articles of Stone, Plaster, Cement, Asbestos, Mica or similar materials. Further, HSN Explanatory Notes to the heading 6813 specifically excludes:
i) Friction materials not containing mineral materials or cellulose fibre (e.g., those of cork);
ii) Mounted brake linings (including friction material fixed to a metal plate provided with circular cavities, perforated tongues or similar fittings, for disc brakes) which are classified as parts of the machines or vehicles for which they are designed (e.g. heading 8708).
13.4 Thus, it is clear, in view of the HSN Explanatory Notes that the said goods, namely “Disc Brake pad” for automobiles, are appropriately classifiable under heading 8708 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 and would attract 28% GST.
14. Difficulty, if any, may be brought to the notice of the Commissioner immediately.
Sd/-
(Smaraki Mahapatra)
Commissioner,
State Tax, West Bengal
Memo. No. 341CT/PRO
3C/PRO/2018
Date: 13.08.2018
Circular,

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Publishing the list of Taxpayers communicated to GSTN for IT redressal.

Publishing the list of Taxpayers communicated to GSTN for IT redressal.
20T of 2018 Dated:- 13-8-2018 Maharashtra SGST
GST – States
Office of the-
Commissioner of State Tax,
8th floor, GST Bhavan,
M azgaon, Mumbai – 400010.
TRADE CIRCULAR
Sub: Publishing the list of Taxpayers communicated to GSTN for IT redressal.
No: – JC-MAHAVIKAS/GST/IT Grievance Redressal/B-683 Mumbai Dt 13.08.2018
Trade Circular No. 20T of 2018
1. Department of Revenue, Government of India vide a circular No. 39/13/2018 dated 3rd April 2018 has put in place an IT -Grievance Redressal Mechanism to address the difficulties faced by a section of taxpayers owing to technical glitches on the GST portal and the relief that needs to be given to them.
2. On t

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is hereby made aware that the cases, which are being shared with GSTN for resolution under the IT Redressal mechanism, are published by the department on department's portal www.mahagst.gov.in. The said list is updated by department on weekly basic and it is available at the below link –
https://www.mahagst.gov.in/mr/generaI-informations/57
5. Any communication, received from GSTN in already communicated cases, is being shared with the concerned Nodal Officer of the taxpayers through IT Redressal Officer appointed for each division and location across the state of Maharashtra, who are informed to communicate the GSTN's response to the concerned taxpayer.
6. This Trade Circular is clarificatory in nature and cannot be made use of

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Filings of GST Returns

Filings of GST Returns
GST
Dated:- 11-8-2018

The Goods and Services Tax Council has simplified the return filing process for small businesses. The GST Council, in its 28th meeting held on 21st July, 2018 in New Delhi, in principle approved the new return formats and associated changes in law for small businesses. Taxpayers who have a turnover upto ₹ 5 crores in the previous financial year shall have facility to file quarterly return with monthly payment of taxes on self-declaration basis. For such taxpayers, simplified returns have been designed called Sahaj and Sugam. Those taxpayers who have no purchases, no output tax liability and no input tax credit to avail in any quarter of the financial year shall file one NIL re

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GST on apartment purchase

GST on apartment purchase
Query (Issue) Started By: – Maneesh Agarwal Dated:- 11-8-2018 Last Reply Date:- 21-8-2018 Goods and Services Tax – GST
Got 10 Replies
GST
I'm looking for under construction apartment which would be ready in a month time.
Builder is asking to pay GST on below items. Should GST be applicable on all these items?
* UDS consideration
* Cost of construction of apartment
* Township infrastructure charges
* Infrastructure and Amenities charges
* Development charges for Water & Electricity
* Development Charges for Pipes Gas
* Development charges for Generator
Thanks, -Maneesh
Reply By Himansu Sekhar:
The Reply:
Yes GST is applicable on all such charges
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Anti-Profiteering Mechanism under GST

Anti-Profiteering Mechanism under GST
GST
Dated:- 11-8-2018

The month-wise details of Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST), State Goods and Services Tax (SGST), Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) and Cess collected by the Government till 31st July, 2018 are as under:
(In Rs. Crore)
Month
GST collection
Jul'17
21,572
Aug'17
95,633
Sep'17
94,064
Oct'17
93,333
Nov'17
83,780
Dec'17
84,314
Jan'18
89,825
Feb'18
85,962
Mar'18
92,167
Apr'18
1,03,459
May'18
94,016
Jun'18
95,610
Jul'18
96,483
Total
11,30,217
In the absence of any past precedent, it shall be difficult to compare the GST revenue collection with the corresponding months of the previous years due to a number of factors like ov

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GST Compensation to States

GST Compensation to States
GST
Dated:- 11-8-2018

Government has compensated to the States/UTs for the reported revenue deficit on account of implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST). As per provisions in Section 7 of the GST (Compensation to States) Act, 2017 loss of revenue to the States on account of implementation of Goods and Services Tax shall be payable during transition period and compensation payable to a State shall be provisionally calculated and released at the end of every two months during transition period of 5 years.
As per Section 4 of the said Act, financial year 2015-16 has been taken as the base year for calculating compensation amount payable to States for loss of revenue during transition period. T

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il-May, 2018.
Annexure-I
Details of GST Compensation released to States/ UTs for FY 2017-18.
S. No.
Name of State/UT
GST Compensate on released for July and Aug 2017 (Rs. In Crore)
GST compensation released for Sep and Oct 2017 (Rs. In Crore)
GST Compensation released for Nov and Dec 2017 (Rs. in Crore)
GST Compens ation released for Jan and Feb 2018 (Rs. in Crore)
GST Compens ation released for March 2018 (Rs. in Crore)
Total (Rs. In Crore)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
Andhra
1
Pradesh
116
266
0
0
0
382
2
Arunachal
Pradesh
15
0
0
0
0
15
3
Assam
338
331
15
202
94
980
4
Bihar
692
1054
373
922
99
3140
5
Chhattisgarh
253
562
219
449
106
1589
6
Delhi
115
42
0
0
169
326
7

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25
Sikkim
0
0
0
6
0
6
26
Tamil Nadu
530
102
0
0
0
632
27
Telangana
7
162
0
0
0
169
28
Tripura
31
43
14
41
20
149
29
Uttar Pradesh
190
1330
0
604
308
2432
30
Uttarakhand
223
460
183
417
149
1432
31
West Bengal
441
567
0
600
0
1608
Total
10805
13694
3898
13085
6696
48178
Annexure-II
Details of GST Compensation released to States/UTs for FY 2018-19
S. No.
Name of State/UT
GST compensation released for April- May, 2018 (Rs. In Crore)
(1)
(2)
(3)
1
Andhra Pradesh
0
2
Arunachal Pradesh
0
3
Assam
0
4
Bihar
325
5
Chhattisgarh
257
6
Delhi
0
7
Goa
28
8
Gujarat
174
9
Haryana
0
10
Himachal Pradesh
225
11
J & K
147
12
Jharkhand
76
13
Karnat

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Impact and Awareness of GST

Impact and Awareness of GST
GST
Dated:- 11-8-2018

Steps taken by the Government to increase awareness about the features of Goods and Services Tax (GST) are as follows:
* conducting workshops and seminars regularly across the country,
* posting of laws, rules, notifications and other information on the departmental website,
* placing of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and topic-wise and sector-wise informational brochures on the website,
* setting up of GST Seva Kendras i

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THE CENTRAL GOODS AND SERVICES TAX (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2018

THE CENTRAL GOODS AND SERVICES TAX (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2018
By: – DR.MARIAPPAN GOVINDARAJAN
Goods and Services Tax – GST
Dated:- 11-8-2018

Introduction
The Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (the Act) was enacted with a view to make a provision for levy and collection of tax on intra-State supply of goods or services or both by the Central Government. The Act provides for certain provisions for smooth transition of existing taxpayers to new goods and services tax regime. However, the new tax regime had faced certain difficulties. One of the major inconveniences caused to the taxpayers, especially small and medium enterprises, was the process of filing return and payment of tax. For this purpose the Government proposed to amend the Act so as to provide of ease of procedure. The Government introduced 'The Central Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2018 ('Bill' for short) on 07.08.2018. The details of amendments proposed in the Bill are discussed in this article

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of the Cost and Works Accountants Act, 1959. Section 2(1)(c) of the Cost and Works Accountants Act, 1959 defines the term 'Council' and not 'Cost Accountant'. Section 2 (1)(b) of the Cost and Works Accountant Act, 1959 defines the term 'Cost Accountant' as a person who is the member of the Institute.
To rectify the same clause 2(d) of the Bill proposes to substitute the section 2(1) (c) by section 2 (1)(b).
Local authority
Clause 2(e) of the Bill proposes to expand the definition of 'local authority' under section 2(69) by including the Regional Council constituted under Article 371J of the Constitution.
Services
Section 2(105) of the Act defines the term 'services'. Clause 2(f) of the Bill proposes to add Explanation to this section which clarifies the expression “services” includes facilitating or arranging transactions in securities.
Scope of supply
Section 7(1) gives the scope of the term 'supply'. Section 7(1) has four sub clauses from (a) to (d). Clause 3(a) proposes to om

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unregistered supplier, pay the tax on reverse charge basis as the recipient of such supply of goods or services or both, and all the provisions of this Act shall apply to such recipient as if he is the person liable for paying the tax in relation to such supply of goods or services or both
Composition levy
Clause 5(a) of the Bill proposes to increase the threshold limit for composition of levy from Re.1 crore to ₹ 1.5 crores. This clause further proposes to add second proviso to the section 10(1) which reads as – a person who opts to pay tax under-
* clause (a) (1% of State or UT turnover by a manufacturer) or
* clause (b) (2.5% of State or UT turnover by a hotel) or
* clause (c) (0.5% of State or UT turnover by other suppliers)
may supply services (other than those referred to in clause (b) of paragraph 6 of Schedule II), of value not exceeding ten per cent. of turnover in a State or Union territory in the preceding financial year or five lakh rupees, whichever is high

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of such registered person.
Apportionment of credit and blocked credits
Clause 9(a) of the Bill proposes to add explanation to section 17(3) which defines the expression 'value of exempt supply' as not including the value of activities or transactions specified in Schedule III, except those specified in paragraph 5 of the said Schedule.'
Clause 9(b) of the bill proposes to substitute section 17(5)(a) and 17(5)(b). The newly substituted section 17(5)(a) provides that –
(a) motor vehicles for transportation of persons having approved seating capacity of not more than thirteen persons (including the driver), except when they are used for making the following taxable supplies, namely:-
(A) further supply of such motor vehicles; or
(B) transportation of passengers; or
(C) imparting training on driving such motor vehicles;
(aa) vessels and aircraft except when they are used
(i) for making the following taxable supplies, namely:-
(A) further supply of such vessels or aircraft; or
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iring of motor vehicles, vessels or aircraft referred to in clause (a) or clause (aa) except when used for the purposes specified therein, life insurance and health insurance:
Provided that the input tax credit in respect of such goods or services or both shall be available where an inward supply of such goods or services or both is used by a registered person for making an outward taxable supply of the same category of goods or services or both or as an element of a taxable composite or mixed supply;
(ii) membership of a club, health and fitness centre; and
(iii) travel benefits extended to employees on vacation such as leave or home travel concession:
Provided that the input tax credit in respect of such goods or services or both shall be available, where it is obligatory for an employer to provide to its employees under any law for the time being in force.
Threshold limit for special States
Clause 11(a) proposes to enhance the threshold limit to the Special categories not exce

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25(2). The newly substituted proviso provides that that a person having multiple places of business in a State or Union territory may be granted a separate registration for each such place of business, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed.
Suspension of registration
Clause 14(a) proposes to change the margin heading of section 29 from 'Cancellation of registration' to 'Cancellation or suspension of registration.'
Clause 14(b) proposes to insert a proviso to section 29(1)(c) which provides that during pendency of the proceedings relating to cancellation of registration filed by the registered person, the registration may be suspended for such period and in such manner as may be prescribed
Clause 14(c) proposes to insert a proviso to section 29(2) which provides that during pendency of the proceedings relating to cancellation of registration, the proper officer may suspend the registration for such period and in such manner as may be prescribed.
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ho shall furnish return for every quarter or part thereof, subject to such conditions and safeguards as may be specified therein.
Clause 17(b) proposes to insert a proviso to section 39(7) which provides that the Government may, on the recommendations of the Council, notify certain classes of registered persons who shall pay to the Government the tax due or part thereof as per the return on or before the last date on which he is required to furnish such return, subject to such conditions and safeguards as may be specified therein.
Procedure for furnishing return and availing input tax credit
Clause 18 proposes to insert a new section 43A to deal with the procedure for furnishing return and availing input tax credit. Section 43A provides-
43A(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2) of section 16, section 37 or section 38, every registered person shall in the returns furnished under sub-section (1) of section 39 verify, validate, modify or delete the details of suppl

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ax payable by him under the provisions of the Act.
(6) The supplier and the recipient of a supply shall be jointly and severally liable to pay tax or to pay the input tax credit availed, as the case may be, in relation to outward supplies for which the details have been furnished under sub-section (3) or sub-section (4) but return thereof has not been furnished.
(7) For the purposes of sub-section (6), the recovery shall be made in such manner as may be prescribed and such procedure may provide for non-recovery of an amount of tax or input tax credit wrongly availed not exceeding one thousand rupees.
(8) The procedure, safeguards and threshold of the tax amount in relation to outward supplies, the details of which can be furnished under sub-section (3) by a registered person,-
(i) within six months of taking registration;
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ed towards payment of integrated tax, central tax, State tax or Union territory tax, as the case may be, only after the input tax credit available on account of integrated tax has first been utilized fully towards such payment.
Order of utilization of input tax credit.
49B. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Chapter and subject to the provisions of clause (e) and clause (f) of sub-section (5) of section 49, the Government may, on the recommendations of the Council, prescribe the order and manner of utilization of the input tax credit on account of integrated tax, central tax, State tax or Union territory tax, as the case may be, towards payment of any such tax.
Recovery of tax
Clause 24 of the bill proposes to insert an explanation to section 79(4) which provides that the word person shall include “distinct persons” as referred to in sub-section (4) or, as the case may be, sub-section (5) of section 25.
Pre deposit on appeal
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pecified in Explanation 1 or Explanation 2 and any cess which is collected as additional duty of customs under sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975.
Job work
Clause 29 proposes to insert a second proviso to section 143(1)(b) which provides that the period of one year and three years may, on sufficient cause being shown, be extended by the Commissioner for a further period not exceeding one year and two years respectively.
Amendment to Schedule III
Clause 32 (i) proposes to add the following paras in Schedule III-
7. Supply of goods from a place in the non-taxable territory to another place in the non-taxable territory without such goods entering into India.
8. (a) Supply of warehoused goods to any person before clearance for home consumption;
(b) Supply of goods by the consignee to any other person, by endorsement of documents of title to the goods, after the goods have been dispatched from the port of origin located outside India but before clearance for

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EXEMPTION TO E-WAY BILL REQUIREMENT – PART I

EXEMPTION TO E-WAY BILL REQUIREMENT – PART I
By: – DR.MARIAPPAN GOVINDARAJAN
Goods and Services Tax – GST
Dated:- 11-8-2018

Introduction
The provisions of GST came into effect from 01.07.2017. At the time of introduction there is no provision for e-way bill. Rule 138 of Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 provides that till such time as an E-way bill system is developed and approved by the Council, the Government may, by notification, specify the documents that the person in charge of a conveyance carrying any consignment of goods shall carry while the goods are in movement or in transit storage. The said provision has been substituted vide Notification No. 27/2017-Central Tax, dated 30.08.2017 and made detailed provisions for the purpose of E-way bills. The same has been amended from time to time. The provisions of E-way bill in respect of inter-State transactions came into effect from 01.04.2018 and the States have implemented E-way Bill procedure for intra-

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the Schedule appended to notification No. 2/2017- 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 674 (E) dated the 28th June, 2017 as amended from time to time;
* where the goods being transported are alcoholic liquor for human consumption, petroleum crude, high speed diesel, motor spirit (commonly known as petrol), natural gas or aviation turbine fuel;
* where the supply of goods being transported is treated as no supply under Schedule III of the Act;
* where the goods are being transported-
* under customs bond from an inland container depot or a container freight station to a customs port, airport, air cargo complex and land customs station, or from one customs station or customs port to another customs station or customs port, or
* under customs supervision or under customs seal;
* where the goods being transported are transit cargo from or to Nepal or Bhutan;

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eighbridge for weighment or from the weighbridge back to the place of the business of the said consignor subject to the condition that the movement of goods is accompanied by a delivery challan issued in accordance with rule 55.
* where empty cylinders for packing of liquefied petroleum gas are being moved for reasons other than supply. (with effect from 13.06.2018)
Non motorized conveyance
The expression 'non-motorized conveyance' has not been defined, a motor vehicle is a self-propelled vehicle, commonly wheeled, that does not operate on rails, such as trains or trams and used for the transportation of passengers, or passengers and property. The vehicle propulsion is provided by an engine or motor, usually by an internal combustion engine, or an electric motor, or some combination of the two, such as hybrid electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. For legal purposes motor vehicles are often identified within a number of vehicle classes including cars, buses, motorcycles, off-road

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etal (Chapter 71)
5
Jewellery, goldsmiths' and silversmiths' wares and other articles (Chapter 71)
6
Currency
7
Used personal and household effects
8
Coral, unworked (0508) and worked coral (9601)]
Exemption under Notification No. 2/2017-Central Tax (Rate)
The Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, on the recommendations of the Council, hereby exempted intra-State supplies of goods, vide Notification No. 2/2017-Central Tax (Rate), dated 28.06.2017 which has been amended from time to time. Major amendments have been taken place vide Notifications dated 15.11.2017, 25.01.2018 and 26.07.2018. Rule 138 (14) (e) exempted the goods specified in this Notification from the purview of e-way bill requirements except other than de-oiled caked. The list of exempted goods from e-way bill requirements vide Notification 2/2017-Central Tax (Rate)), as amended, is furnished in the below Table-
Table – 2
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luntarily], subject to the conditions *
10
3
Fish seeds, prawn / shrimp seeds whether or not processed, cured or in frozen state [other than goods falling under Chapter 3 and attracting 2.5%
11
0301
Live fish
12
0302
Fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304
13
0304, 0306, 0307, 0308
All goods, fresh or chilled
14
0303, 0304, 0305, 0306, 0307, 0308
All goods [other than fresh or chilled] and other than those put up in unit container and, –
(a) bearing a registered brand name; or
(b) bearing a brand name on which an actionable claim or enforceable right in a court of law is available [other than those where any actionable claim or enforceable right in respect of such brand name has been foregone voluntarily, subject to the conditions *
15
0401
Fresh milk and pasteurized milk, including separated milk, milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, excluding Ultra High Temperature (UH

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All goods [other than fresh or chilled] other than those put up in unit container and, –
(a) bearing a registered brand name; or
(b) bearing a brand name on which an actionable claim or enforceable right in a court of law is available [other than those where any actionable claim or enforceable right in respect of such brand name has been foregone voluntarily, subject to the conditions*
23
0506
All goods i.e. Bones and horn-cores, unworked, defatted, simply prepared (but not cut to shape), treated with acid or gelatinized; powder and waste of these products
24
0507 90
All goods i.e. Hoof meal; horn meal; hooves, claws, nails and beaks; antlers; etc.
25
0511
Semen including frozen semen
26
6
Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage
27
0701
Potatoes, fresh or chilled.
28
0702
Tomatoes, fresh or chilled.
29
0703
Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, fresh or chilled.
30
0704
Cabbages

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ied leguminous vegetables, shelled, whether or not skinned or split other than those put up in unit container and,-
(a) bearing a registered brand name; or
(b) bearing a brand name on which an actionable claim or enforceable right in a court of law is available [other than those where any actionable claim or enforceable right in respect of such brand name has been foregone voluntarily, subject to the conditions*
39
0714
Manioc, arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes, sweet potatoes and similar roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, fresh or chilled, dried; sago pith.
40
0714
Manioc, arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes, sweet potatoes and similar roots and tubers with high starch or insulin content, frozen, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets other than those put up in unit container and,-
(a) bearing a registered brand name; or
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pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh
47
0805
Citrus fruit, such as Oranges, Mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas); clementines, wilkings and similar citrus hybrids, Grapefruit, including pomelos, Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia), fresh
48
0806
Grapes, fresh
49
0807
Melons (including watermelons) and papaws (papayas), fresh.
50
0808
Apples, pears and quinces, fresh.
51
0809
Apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums and sloes, fresh.
52
0810
Other fruit such as strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, mulberries and loganberries, black, white or red currants and gooseberries, cranberries, bilberries and other fruits of the genus vaccinium, Kiwi fruit, Durians, Persimmons, Pomegranates, Tamarind, Sapota (chico), Custard-apple (ata), Bore, Lichi, fresh.
53
0814
Peel of citrus fruit or melons (including watermelons), fresh.
54
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All goods of seed quality

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foregone voluntarily, subject to the conditions*
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1003
Barley other than those put up in unit container and,-
(a) bearing a registered brand name; or
(b) bearing a brand name on which an actionable claim or enforceable right in a court of law is available [other than those where any actionable claim or enforceable right in respect of such brand name has been foregone voluntarily, subject to the conditions*
63
1004
Oats other than those put up in unit container and,-
(a) bearing a registered brand name; or
(b) bearing a brand name on which an actionable claim or enforceable right in a court of law is available [other than those where any actionable claim or enforceable right in respect of such brand name has been foregone voluntarily, subject to the conditions*
64
1005
Maize (corn) other than those put up in unit container and,-
(a) bearing a registered brand name; or
(b) bearing a brand name on which an actionable claim or enforceable right in a court of law is av

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an those put up in unit container and,-
(a) bearing a registered brand name; or
(b) bearing a brand name on which an actionable claim or enforceable right in a court of law is available [other than those where any actionable claim or enforceable right in respect of such brand name has been foregone voluntarily, subject to the conditions*
68
1101
Wheat or meslin flour other than those put up in unit container and,-
(a) bearing a registered brand name; or
(b) bearing a brand name on which an actionable claim or enforceable right in a court of law is available [other than those where any actionable claim or enforceable right in respect of such brand name has been foregone voluntarily, subject to the conditions*
69
1102
Cereal flours other than of wheat or meslin, [maize (corn) flour, Rye flour, etc. other than those put up in unit container and,-
(a) bearing a registered brand name; or
(b) bearing a brand name on which an actionable claim or enforceable right in a court of

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the conditions*
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1106
Flour, of the dried leguminous vegetables of heading 0713 (pulses) [other than guar meal 1106 10 10 and guar gum refined split 1106 10 90], of sago or of roots or tubers of heading 0714 or of the products of Chapter 8 i.e. of tamarind, of singoda, mango flour, etc. other than those put up in unit container and,-
(a) bearing a registered brand name; or
(b) bearing a brand name on which an actionable claim or enforceable right in a court of law is available [other than those where any actionable claim or enforceable right in respect of such brand name has been foregone voluntarily, subject to the conditions*
74
1106 10 10
Guar meal
75
12
All goods of seed quality
76
1201
Soya beans, whether or not broken, of seed quality
77
1202
Ground-nuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken, of seed quality.
78
1204
Linseed, whether or not broken, of seed quality.
79
1205
Rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken, of seed q

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clover, sainfoin, forage kale, lupines, vetches and similar forage products, whether or not in the form of pellets.
89
1301
Lac and Shellac
90
1401
Sal leaves, siali leaves, sisal leaves, sabai grass]
91
1404 90 40
Betel leaves
92
1404 90 60
coconut shell, unworked]
93
1404 90 90
Vegetable materials, for manufacture of jhadoo or broom sticks
94
1701 or 1702
Jaggery of all types including Cane Jaggery (gur), Palmyra Jaggery; Khandsari Sugar
95
1904
Puffed rice, commonly known as Muri, flattened or beaten rice, commonly known as Chira, parched rice, commonly known as khoi, parched paddy or rice coated with sugar or gur, commonly known as Murki
96
1905
Pappad, by whatever name it is known, except when served for consumption
97
1905
Bread (branded or otherwise), except when served for consumption and pizza bread
98
2106
Prasadam supplied by religious places like temples, mosques, churches, gurudwaras, dargahs, etc.
99
2201
Water [other than aerated, minera

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Electrical energy
107
2835
Dicalcium phosphate (DCP) of animal feed grade conforming to IS specification No.5470 : 2002
108
3002
Human Blood and its components
109
3006
All types of contraceptives
110
3101
All goods and organic manure other than those put up in unit container and,-
(a) bearing a registered brand name; or
(b) bearing a brand name on which an actionable claim or enforceable right in a court of law is available [other than those where any actionable claim or enforceable right in respect of such brand name has been foregone voluntarily, subject to the conditions*
111
3304
Kajal [other than kajal pencil sticks], Kumkum, Bindi, Sindur, Alta
112
3825
Municipal waste, sewage sludge, clinical waste
113
3926
Plastic bangles
114
4014
Condoms and contraceptives
115
4401
Firewood or fuel wood
116
4402
Wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated
117
44 or 68
Deities made of stone, marble or wood
118
46

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ed
132
5102
Fine or coarse animal hair, not carded or combed
133
5103
Waste of wool or of fine or coarse animal hair
134
52
Gandhi Topi
135
52
Khadi yarn
136
50 to 55
Khadi fabric, sold through Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) and KVIC certified institutions/outlets
137
5303
Jute fibres, raw or processed but not spun
138
5305
Coconut, coir fibre
139
53
Coir pith compost other than those put up in unit container and, –
(a) bearing a registered brand name; or
(b) bearing a brand name on which an actionable claim or enforceable right in a court of law is available [other than those where any actionable claim or enforceable right in respect of such brand name has been foregone voluntarily, subject to the conditions*
140
63
Indian National Flag
141
6703
Human hair, dressed, thinned, bleached or otherwise worked
142
6912 00 40
Earthen pot and clay lamps
143
69
Idols made of clay
144
7018
Glass bangles (except those made from precious meta

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9619 00 10 or 9619 00 20
Sanitary towels (pads) or sanitary napkins; tampons
157
9803
Passenger baggage
158
Any chapter
Puja samagri namely,-
(i) Rudraksha, rudraksha mala, tulsi kanthi mala, panchgavya (mixture of cowdung, desi ghee, milk and curd);
(ii) Sacred thread (commonly known as yagnopavit);
(iii) Wooden khadau;
(iv) Panchamrit,
(v) Vibhuti
(vi) Unbranded honey
(vii) Wick for diya.
(viii) Roli
(ix) Kalava (Raksha sutra)
(x) Chandan tika
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Supply of lottery by any person other than State Government, Union Territory or Local authority subject to the condition that the supply of such lottery has suffered appropriate central tax, State tax, Union territory tax or integrated tax, as the case may be, when supplied by State Government, Union Territory or local authority, as the case may be, to the lottery distributor or selling agent appointed by the State Government, Union Territory or local authority, as the case may be.
160
Supply of goods by a

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e printed on the unit containers he has foregone his actionable claim or enforceable right voluntarily;
* if the person having an actionable claim or enforceable right on a brand name and the person undertaking packing of such goods in unit containers are two different persons, then the person having an actionable claim or enforceable right on a brand name shall file an affidavit to that effect with the jurisdictional Commissioner of Central tax of the person undertaking packing of such goods that he is voluntarily foregoing his actionable claim or enforceable right on such brand name and he has authorized the person [undertaking packing of such goods in unit containers bearing said brand name] to print on such unit containers in indelible ink, both in English and the local language, that in respect of such brand name he [the person owning the brand name] is voluntarily foregoing the actionable claim or enforceable right voluntarily on such brand name.
Reply By MANOHARAN ARUMUGAM a

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Deadlines for FORM GSTR-1 Submission for Taxpayers with Turnover Over Rs. 1.5 Crores: July 2018 – March 2019.

Deadlines for FORM GSTR-1 Submission for Taxpayers with Turnover Over Rs. 1.5 Crores: July 2018 – March 2019.
Notifications
GST
Seeks to prescribe the due dates for furnishing of FORM GSTR-1

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Quarterly FORM GSTR-1 Due Dates for Taxpayers with Turnover Up to Rs. 1.5 Crores, July 2018-March 2019.

Quarterly FORM GSTR-1 Due Dates for Taxpayers with Turnover Up to Rs. 1.5 Crores, July 2018-March 2019.
Notifications
GST
Seeks to prescribe the due dates for quarterly furnishing of FORM GST

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The prescribed due dates for filing FORM GSTR-3B for the months from July 2018 to March 2019.

The prescribed due dates for filing FORM GSTR-3B for the months from July 2018 to March 2019.
Notifications
GST
Seeks to prescribe the due dates for filing FORM GSTR-3B for the months from Ju

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5% IGST Imposed on Fertilizers for Direct Agricultural Use and Manufacturing of Complex Fertilizers.

5% IGST Imposed on Fertilizers for Direct Agricultural Use and Manufacturing of Complex Fertilizers.
Circulars
GST
The fertilizers supplied for direct use as fertilizers, or supplied for use

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GST Applies Only to Net Quantity of Petroleum Gases Used by Manufacturers for Petrochemical Production.

GST Applies Only to Net Quantity of Petroleum Gases Used by Manufacturers for Petrochemical Production.
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GST
GST will be payable by the refinery only on the net quantity of petroleum

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GST on Auto Disc Brake Pads Set at 28% Under Customs Tariff Act, Heading 8708, per HSN Notes.

GST on Auto Disc Brake Pads Set at 28% Under Customs Tariff Act, Heading 8708, per HSN Notes.
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GST
Applicable GST rate on Disc Brake Pad – in view of the HSN Explanatory Notes that t

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GST Rate for Bus Body Building: 28% for Complete Bus, 18% for Body Fabrication on Provided Chassis.

GST Rate for Bus Body Building: 28% for Complete Bus, 18% for Body Fabrication on Provided Chassis.
Circulars
GST
Applicable GST rate for bus body building activity – in case the supply made is that of bus, and accordingly supply would attract GST @28%. – In the case as mentioned at Para 12.2(b) above, fabrication of body on chassis provided by the principal (not on account of body builder), the supply would merit classification as service, and 18% GST as applicable will be charged acco

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Cotton Quilts Classified Under Tariff Heading 9404; GST Rate Applies Regardless of Cover Material.

Cotton Quilts Classified Under Tariff Heading 9404; GST Rate Applies Regardless of Cover Material.
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GST
Applicable GST rate on cotton quilts under tariff heading 9404-Scope of the te

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