In the absence of any clear-cut clarification from the Govt., some dealers and manufacturers are taking a safe measure by charging 28% GST. If the dealers and manufacturers opt for 5% GST on the electric vehicles sold without battery, then the litigation may arise in future. Thus, there is a dire need from the Govt. to clear the dust regarding the taxability of electric vehicles sold without battery under GST as early as possible to avoid further disputes and litigations on the same.
The term ‘Chamber Practice’ is neither defined under the Finance Act, 1994 nor under the GST Law. Normally, advocates practicing solely in chambers takes care of non-litigation matters such as providing legal advice, opinions, consultancy, drafting of documents, assistance in compliance, etc. and do not represent themselves in the Court on behalf of the client. Sometimes, advocates along with chamber practice also provide representational services in Court.
