CAAR held that a magnesium- and zinc-based micronutrient product cannot be treated as “other fertilizer” under Chapter 31 since phosphorus was present only in insignificant quantity.
The Authority refused to rule on roasted areca nut classification, holding that the issue had already been conclusively decided by a High Court. A statutory bar prevented reconsideration despite tariff renumbering.
The advance ruling held that a vertebral body replacement implant functions as a substitute for an absent vertebra and therefore falls under other artificial parts of the body.
The ruling held that expenses paid to overseas patent attorneys are taxable as import of legal services. GST must be discharged by the Indian recipient under reverse charge, even if the invoice describes the amount as reimbursement.
The Authority ruled that electric motor parts used in EV axles cannot be treated as motor vehicle parts and must be classified under Chapter 85 as per Section XVII exclusions.
The authority held that smartwatch bands merely secure the watch and do not contribute to communication or electronic functions, warranting classification as watch bands under Heading 9113.
The case examined GST applicability on large-scale plantation and post-plantation maintenance work by a non-profit entity. The ruling confirmed that these activities fall within “preservation of environment.” The takeaway is that GST exemption applies when statutory conditions are met.
GAAR held that plantation and maintenance of trees undertaken by a charitable trust registered under Section 12AB of the Income-tax Act qualify as charitable activities for preservation of the environment. Accordingly, such activities are covered under Entry No. 1 of Notification No. 12/2017 and are exempt from GST, even when carried out under government PPP schemes like Harit Van Path Yojna.
The AAR held that construction of a warehouse remains blocked credit as buildings are excluded from “plant and machinery” under amended Section 17(5)(d).
The authority examined whether plastic filter tips used with automated instruments were machine parts and held they were disposable consumables, classifiable as articles of plastic under CTH 39269099.
