This notification prescribes the levy of compensation cess on specified services under Chapter 99, mainly relating to transfer of right to use goods or transfer of right in goods without transfer of title. The cess rate on such services is aligned with the cess rate applicable on similar goods. All other services are kept Nil rated for compensation cess. It establishes the cess framework for services under GST.

Issued for earlier notification?
No — this is a principal notification for services.