No Ruling on GST Rate for Palmyra Jaggery as PSK Traders Withdraws Application

In re P. S. K. Traders (GST AAR Tamilnadu) In a proceeding before the Tamil Nadu Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR), M/s. P.S.K. Traders, a business dealing in Palmyra Jaggery and Palmyra Sugar, requested a ruling on a tax dispute. The company’s premises had been inspected by tax officials who issued a notice (Form GST DRC-01A) demanding a higher tax rate of 18% on Palmyra Sugar for the financial years 2018-19 to 2023-24. The officials’ notice cited a tax difference of 12% (18% minus 5%), along with interest and a penalty. P.S.K. Traders contested this, arguing that their product shoul...