Latex collection cup used for rubber tapping is an agricultural implement

In re Tainakathuveettil Appukuttan Dayanandan (M/s. Sun Polymers) (GST AAR Kerala) The process of collection of rubber latex through rubber tapping is an agricultural activity. Plastic cups are used to collect latex from rubber trees. The plastic cups are placed below the spouts using cup hangers. The applicant is engaged in the manufacture and supply of plastic cups, which is used by rubber farmers for agricultural operations including tapping, collection etc. In the pre-GST scenario plastic cup or rubber bowl, spout and cup holder for latex collection were exempted from tax being an agricult...