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EV Players Seek Policy Assistance After 52nd Council Rejects Lower GST on Battery

52nd Council Refuses to Lower GST on Batteries, Now EV Players Look for Policy Help

Although the GST Council has not mandated a tax reduction on lithium-ion batteries used in Electric Vehicles (EVs), many players in the industry remain optimistic about maintaining growth, though at a slower pace. They are actively seeking government support to expedite the adoption of EVs in India. Rather than concentrating solely on the current use […]

E-commerce-Based Bus Service Gets GST Exemption U/S 9(5)

52nd Council Gives Big Relief to Bus Operators Under GST Section 9(5)

The bus operators conducted as the companies providing via e-com portals are not included in Section 9(5) of the Central Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017, witnessed in the 52nd GST council meeting. Starting from January 1, 2022, the responsibility for paying GST on bus transportation services provided through Electronic Commerce Operators (ECOs) has been […]

GST Provisional Attachment Order is Valid Only for One Year

Council Amends Sub-rule (2) of 159 & GST DRC-22 for 1 Year Validity of Provisional Attachment

On October 7th, 2023, the 52nd Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council Meeting, presided by the Union Finance Minister, was conducted. The minister was accompanied by Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra, State Finance Minister Pankaj Chaudhary, CBIC chairman ..etc. The Council has proposed an alteration to sub-rule (2) of Rule 159 within the CGST Rules of […]

GST Council to Remove ITC Issues for Life Insurers

Council to Sort Out GST Tax Credit Issues for Life Insurers

The GST Council is set to clarify the input tax credit for life insurers, addressing a recent demand of Rs. 290 crore imposed on the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC). The state-owned giant is expected to get relief with this development. The complexity surrounding GST occurs in relation to traditional life policies or endowment plans, where […]

GST Council to Consider Tax Applicability on the Supply of Electricity by Real Estate Cos

Council to Discuss GST Applicability on the Inward Supply of Electricity to Tenants by Malls

During its upcoming meeting on October 7, the GST Council is expected to provide clarity regarding the exemption from Goods and Services Tax (GST) for the supply of electricity by real estate companies, malls, and airport operators to their lessees (occupants). Even when billed separately, this supply is considered exempt from GST as it is […]

No More Chance of 5% GST Rate on EV Batteries

GST Council’s Committee Denies GST Reduction Proposal on EV Batteries

According to sources, the proposal to reduce the goods and services tax (GST) rate on electric vehicle (EV) batteries has been rejected by the GST Council’s fitment committee. The Electric Vehicle industry had requested a reduction from 18% to 5% for GST on batteries, but the committee has recommended maintaining the current rate. Members of […]

Parliament Panel Wants Lower GST Rate on Fertilizers From 5%

Parliament Panel: Center Should Suggest to Council for GST Rate Reduction on Fertilisers

On Wednesday, a committee of the Parliament suggested to the government that a proposal should be made to the GST Council to cut the tax rates on fertilizers from 5% at present. The Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilisers said the committee has been notified that 12% GST is applicable on fertilizers. However, seeing the […]

New DGGI Cell for Monitoring Web Portals That Operate Without Paying Tax

GST Council: New Cell to Examine Web Portals Operating without Paying Tax

On 2nd August 2023, the 51st meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council took place in New Delhi via video conferencing. The meeting was chaired by Nirmala Sitharaman, the Union Finance Minister, and attended by other officials including Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra, Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, and various state […]

New Recommendations to Simplify GST Compliance

50th Council Takes Necessary Steps to Improve GST Compliance

The 50th GST Council meeting chaired by Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman suggested measures to streamline compliance with GST. The Council has recommended inserting rule 138F in the CGST Rules, 2017, as well as in the SGST Rules, 2017, of the States that want to mandate the generation of e-way bills […]

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