CAAR held that power recliners used exclusively in motor vehicle seats fall under Heading 9401, as seat parts are more specifically classified there than under general motor-vehicle parts. The key takeaway is that specific tariff entries prevail over general ones.
held that a rice-koji beverage lacking malt cannot be classified as beer under Heading 2203. Ruling places product under Heading 2206 as an other fermented beverage.
The case examines whether various plastic and metal support components qualify as mechanical items eligible for reduced BCD under an amended exemption notification. The authority evaluates the manufacturing processes and functional characteristics of the parts to determine eligibility.
The Authority held that suppliers of goods cannot issue tax invoices on advances because Notification No. 66/2017 prescribes mandatory timing of tax liability. The ruling clarifies that advances must be documented through receipt vouchers only.
The Authority held that the recipient, though government-controlled, is a registered society and not the Government. The ruling clarified that no exemption applies and ITC is fully available.
The ruling held that ITC cannot be claimed on rent for periods when the supplier was unregistered and invoices were issued late. Only the June 2022 portion qualifies, subject to time-limit conditions.
The Authority held that the applicant’s solid waste management activities fall under Entry 3B and are exempt from GST. It found CKCL to be a Governmental Authority receiving eligible services.
The Authority held that the applicant’s diploma courses form part of a curriculum leading to qualifications recognized by law. Educational services provided to students are exempt from GST.
The ruling holds that interim payments made during the COVID-19 lockdown constitute consideration for manpower services. GST was deemed applicable because the workers were treated as “on duty” under the existing contract, leaving no scope for exemption.
The authority held that transferring development rights in exchange for constructed flats constitutes a taxable supply. GST at 5% applies to the landowner’s share, and valuation must follow notified rules.
