GST on Chia Seeds: AAR allows withdrawal of Application

In re Smt. Nalina Sonnegowda (GST AAR Karnataka) The case of Smt. Nalina Sonnegowda, proprietor of M/s. LEKHANA BUILDERS, before the Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR), Karnataka, pertains to the tax implications of chia seeds under the GST regime. The applicant sought clarification on the appropriate HSN code and the GST applicability for wholesale supply of chia seeds, not for sowing purposes. Smt. Nalina Sonnegowda intended to procure chia seeds from farmers and vendors for wholesale distribution as food items. However, due to COVID-19 and other circumstances, the applicant decided to with...