Rajasthan AAR ruled that a tailing dam used for hazardous waste disposal is an immovable civil structure, not plant and machinery. ITC on works contract and related goods was held to be blocked under Section 17(5)(c) and (d).
The Authority determined correct HSN classifications for UV printed acrylic photo frames, wall clocks, and MDF keychains, emphasizing tariff notes and material-based classification.
CAAR Mumbai held that optical sheet complex and quantum dot sheets are classifiable under CTH 8529 as LED TV parts, rejecting headings 9001 and 9002.
CAAR refused to entertain the advance ruling application, holding that classification of roasted areca nuts under Heading 2008 had already been decided by the Madras High Court. The authority invoked the statutory bar under Section 28-I(2).
The Authority held that a car window guide rail is not a machine part under 8479 but a motor vehicle body component under 87082900, based on its sole and principal use.
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.
The Gujarat AAR held that paan-based edible capsules containing supari but no lime, katha, or tobacco qualify as Betel nut product known as Supari under HSN 2106 90 30. All products were taxed at 5% GST under HSN 2106.
The AAR held that shaving foam and shaving cream are distinct products based on composition, packaging, and market understanding. Shaving foam falls under HSN 33071090 and attracts 18% GST.