The issue was whether ITC on construction services for machinery support is restricted. The ruling held that such foundation forms part of plant and machinery, making ITC admissible.
The Authority dismissed the Departments appeal, confirming that geomembranes are textile products. The ruling relied on established judicial precedent and the product’s manufacturing process involving weaving.
The Gujarat AAR held that semen sorting services performed on bovine semen qualify as job work related to animal husbandry. As an intermediate production process under SAC 9986, the service is exempt from GST.
The appellate authority held that the advance ruling was declared non-maintainable due to absence of invoices and supporting records. As fresh documents were produced in appeal, the matter was remanded for fresh examination on merits.
The Authority held that consultancy services for a fire station and parking project were pure services provided to a local authority. Since they relate to municipal functions under Article 243W, the supply was declared GST-exempt.
The AAR held that Dry Citrate Powder used in haemodialysis is not an instrument or apparatus under Chapter 90. It was classified under HSN 29181590 as an organic chemical, attracting 18% GST.
The Gujarat AAR held that an IIM established by Parliament is a specified person under Section 51 due to substantial Central Government control. TDS must be deducted when contract value exceeds ₹2.5 lakh.
The Authority held that aquaculture cannot be equated with agriculture and rejected classification under HSN 8436. Paddle Wheel Aerators were classified under residual HSN 8479, attracting 18% GST.
The Gujarat AAR held that mobilisation advance adjusted against running account bills constitutes consideration under Section 2(31) of the CGST Act. As it is applied toward works contract services, GST becomes payable. The ruling clarifies that such advances cannot be treated as mere loans to avoid tax liability.
Gujarat AAR held that ice cream manufactured outside retail outlets and sold over the counter qualifies as supply of goods, not restaurant service. Classification depends on manner of supply.
