Case Law Details
In re Mumbai Port Trust (GST AAR Maharashtra)
Question. Whether in law and in facts and circumstances of the case, the Applicant (MbPT) is entitled to exemption from payment of GST in terms of Entry No.3 of the Notification No. 12/2012-CTR dtd.20-06-2012 on the following considerations payable to it by Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA’) in terms of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) entered into between the MbPT and MMRDA.
a. Way Leave fees & Lease rent payable every year as consideration for the grant of lease and way leave permission for the plot of land and water areas required by MMRDA for the MTHL project. The Annual Lease Rent of Rs.22,58,30,199 is payable in respect of (i) Area under permanent occupation ( i.e. 30 years lease period) and the Annual Lease Rentals of Rs.33,23,36,835 is payable in respect of (ii) Area under temporary occupation during the construction period ( i.e. Temporary occupation).
b. Compensation equivalent to the amount of Rs.24.48 crores in lieu of demolition of 4 existing sheds at STP yard situated on the said plot of land which is licensed to MMRDA for the purpose of the MTHL project and required to be demolished in order to render vacant possession of the said plot of land to MMRDA for the purposes stated in the MOU. The amount is arrived at on the basis of reconstruction cost at the present rate of construction based on Ready Reckoner of Government of Maharashtra (GOM) and payment thereof is one of the conditions of MOU.
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