GST exempt on Teachers & Lecturers Supply to BBMP Schools: AAR Karnataka

In re Crystal Infosystems and Services (GST AAR Karnataka)

The GST AAR Karnataka addressed queries regarding the exemption of services provided by Crystal Infosystems and Services to BBMP schools and colleges. The analysis delves into the applicability of CGST and SGST to these services.

Crystal Infosystems and Services provide teachers and lecturers to BBMP schools and colleges on an outsourcing basis, characterizing the service as pure with no goods involved. Despite billing with 18% GST, BBMP claims exemption, citing its status as a municipality and the nature of the service falling under exempt categories.

The crux of the issue lies in the interpretation of relevant GST notifications, particularly Entry No. 3 of Notification No.12/2017-Central Tax (Rate) dated 28.06.2017. This entry exempts pure services provided to local authorities for functions entrusted to them under Article 243W of the Constitution.

The AAR examined three conditions for exemption eligibility:

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