GST on royalty for Mining Lease including exploration & evaluation

In re M/s N.M.D.C. Ltd (GST AAR Karnataka)

1. The royalty paid in respect of Mining Lease is a part of the consideration payable for the Licensing services for right to use minerals including exploration and evaluation falling under the Head 9973 which is taxable at the rate applicable on supply of like goods involving transfer of title in goods upto 31.12.2018 and taxable at 9% CGST and 9% SGST from 01.01.2019 onwards under the residual entries of Serial No.17 of the Please become a Premium member. If you are already a Premium member, login here to access the full content.