GST exemption on hiring/leasing of buses by APSRTC to Public Transport Division

In re Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (GST AAR Andhra Pradesh) Whether the transaction of hiring/leasing of buses by the APSRTC to the Public Transport Division (PTD) of Government of Andhra Pradesh is eligible for the exemption under Entry 22 of Notification No. 12/2017 Central Tax (Rate). In the instant case, it is clear that the Government of Andhra Pradesh had created a separate undertaking under the name and style of ‘Public Transport Department’ (PTD) which will operate under the Administrative control of Transport, Road and Buildings Department. Thus, the ...