The ruling allows GTAs paying GST under forward charge to claim ITC on bio-diesel, subject to compliance with CGST Act provisions and notification requirements. Fuel used in goods transport vehicles is not blocked under Section 17(5).
The ruling clarifies that moving empty containers by rail falls under the general rail transport category and is taxable at 5%. The key takeaway is that empty containers are treated as goods, not containerized cargo.
The ruling holds that ITC cannot be claimed on IGST paid through a pre-consultation letter and TR-6 challan, as these are not valid documents under GST rules. The key takeaway is that reassessment of the Bill of Entry is required for ITC eligibility.
The ruling held that machinery supplied for waste processing did not qualify as pure or composite services under Notification 12/2017. GST was therefore applicable on the full supply.
Gujarat AAR rules that PVC/plastic raincoats are articles of plastics under HSN 3926, not textile apparel, confirming GST at 18%. This clarifies classification amid market confusion.
Clarifies that GST is not applicable on canteen charges recovered from employees but is leviable on amounts recovered from contractual workers, following statutory and contractual distinctions.
Renting a property to an unregistered entity for providing residential accommodation to students and professionals does not qualify for GST exemption. The registered lessor must pay 18% GST under Notification 11/2017.
The Gujarat AAR ruled that liquidated damages paid for contract breaches in an electric bus project do not constitute a supply and are not subject to GST.
Gujarat AAR held that Input Tax Credit cannot be claimed on GST paid for long-term industrial land leases used for factory construction, citing Section 17(5)(d) of CGST Act. The ruling confirms that such credits remain blocked even before or after construction.
The Gujarat AAR held that fusible interlining fabrics of cotton are classifiable under Chapter 52 and not Chapter 59. The ruling followed Gujarat High Court and Supreme Court decisions confirming that partially coated fabrics do not fall under Chapter 5903.
