The Authority held that printing of question papers for universities is directly linked to the conduct of examinations. It ruled that such services fall under Entry 66(b)(iv) and are exempt from GST.
The Authority disposed of the application after the applicant chose to withdraw it. No findings were issued on GST applicability to electricity and water reimbursements or pure agent status.
The Authority held that water supplied by an association is not an independent supply of goods but part of maintenance services. Accordingly, such charges must be included in GST computation.
The applicant withdrew its advance ruling request citing the need for further testing of its bio-diesel product. The Authority disposed of the application without addressing GST classification or rates. The case highlights that no ruling is issued when applications are withdrawn.
The Karnataka AAR held that the exemption for housing society contributions must be calculated on a monthly basis per member. The ruling clarified that the threshold cannot be aggregated annually even if billing is done quarterly or annually.
The AAR held that corpus fund contributions collected by a housing association are advances for future services and constitute a taxable supply. GST becomes payable at the time of collection under the time-of-supply provisions.
The Karnataka AAR held that corpus fund contributions collected by an apartment association constitute a supply under GST as they represent advances toward future services. GST is therefore payable at the time of collection of the corpus fund.
The AAR held that the ITC restriction under Notification 08/2018 applies only to the used motor vehicles themselves. Dealers can claim ITC on refurbishment, marketing, rent, and other business expenses.
The Authority ruled that solid waste management services provided to a Gram Panchayat qualify as exempt “pure services” under Notification 12/2017 as they relate to sanitation functions under Article 243G.
The Karnataka AAR held that corpus funds collected by apartment associations are advances for future services and therefore constitute consideration under GST. Tax becomes payable at the time of collection.
