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17137/2017Oct 13, 2017Prescribing concessional GST rate on leasing of mo... Read Download

This notification prescribes a concessional GST rate equal to 65% of the applicable central tax rate on leasing of motor vehicles purchased and leased prior to 1 July 2017, subject to specified conditions. The concessional rate is applicable only up to 30 June 2020, providing transitional relief to leasing businesses.Issued for earlier notification?No — this is an independent rate notification.

37/2017 Oct 13, 2017
Prescribing concessional GST rate on leasing of mo...

This notification prescribes a concessional GST rate equal to 65% of the applicable central tax rate on leasing of motor vehicles purchased and leased prior to 1 July 2017, subject to specified conditions. The concessional rate is applicable only up to 30 June 2020, providing transitional relief to leasing businesses.Issued for earlier notification?No — this is an independent rate notification.

17238/2017Oct 13, 2017Extension of exemption from reverse charge under s... Read Download

This notification amends Notification No. 8/2017–Central Tax (Rate) by omitting the restrictive proviso and extending exemption from payment of GST under reverse charge on supplies received from unregistered persons. The exemption is made applicable to all registered persons up to 31 March 2018, providing temporary relief from RCM compliance.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification No. 8/2017–Central Tax (Rate).

38/2017 Oct 13, 2017
Extension of exemption from reverse charge under s...

This notification amends Notification No. 8/2017–Central Tax (Rate) by omitting the restrictive proviso and extending exemption from payment of GST under reverse charge on supplies received from unregistered persons. The exemption is made applicable to all registered persons up to 31 March 2018, providing temporary relief from RCM compliance.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification No. 8/2017–Central Tax (Rate).

17301/2017 Oct 1, 2017Notification of CGST rate schedules for intra-Stat... Read Download

This notification notifies CGST rates for goods under various schedules, prescribing rates of 0.125%, 1.5%, 2.5%, 6%, 9% and 14% based on classification under the Customs Tariff. The schedules comprehensively list goods with applicable rates and form the principal rate notification for goods under GST. It gives effect to GST Council recommendations for implementation of GST from 01.07.2017.Issued for earlier notification?No — this is the principal CGST rate notification for goods under section 9(1).

01/2017 Oct 1, 2017
Notification of CGST rate schedules for intra-Stat...

This notification notifies CGST rates for goods under various schedules, prescribing rates of 0.125%, 1.5%, 2.5%, 6%, 9% and 14% based on classification under the Customs Tariff. The schedules comprehensively list goods with applicable rates and form the principal rate notification for goods under GST. It gives effect to GST Council recommendations for implementation of GST from 01.07.2017.Issued for earlier notification?No — this is the principal CGST rate notification for goods under section 9(1).

17430/2017Sep 29, 2017Exemption of services relating to transit cargo to... Read Download

This notification amends Notification No. 12/2017–Central Tax (Rate) by inserting a new exemption entry for supply of services associated with transit cargo to landlocked countries Nepal and Bhutan. The exemption facilitates international trade and transit arrangements without GST burden.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification No. 12/2017–Central Tax (Rate).

30/2017 Sep 29, 2017
Exemption of services relating to transit cargo to...

This notification amends Notification No. 12/2017–Central Tax (Rate) by inserting a new exemption entry for supply of services associated with transit cargo to landlocked countries Nepal and Bhutan. The exemption facilitates international trade and transit arrangements without GST burden.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification No. 12/2017–Central Tax (Rate).

17513/2017 corrigendum ...Sep 25, 2017Correction in description of legal services under ... Read Download

This corrigendum amends the description of legal services under Sl. No. 2 of Notification No. 13/2017 to clarify that “legal services” include advice, consultancy, assistance and representational services before any court, tribunal or authority. The correction removes ambiguity regarding the scope of services covered under RCM.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — corrigendum to Notification No. 13/2017–Central Tax (Rate).

13/2017 corrigendum 1 Sep 25, 2017
Correction in description of legal services under ...

This corrigendum amends the description of legal services under Sl. No. 2 of Notification No. 13/2017 to clarify that “legal services” include advice, consultancy, assistance and representational services before any court, tribunal or authority. The correction removes ambiguity regarding the scope of services covered under RCM.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — corrigendum to Notification No. 13/2017–Central Tax (Rate).

17622/2017Sep 22, 2017Amendment of reverse charge provisions for GTA and... Read Download

This notification amends Notification No. 13/2017–Central Tax (Rate) to clarify that reverse charge on GTA services applies only where the GTA has not opted to pay GST at 6%. It also inserts an explanation clarifying that a Limited Liability Partnership is to be treated as a partnership firm for GST purposes.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification No. 13/2017–Central Tax (Rate).

22/2017 Sep 22, 2017
Amendment of reverse charge provisions for GTA and...

This notification amends Notification No. 13/2017–Central Tax (Rate) to clarify that reverse charge on GTA services applies only where the GTA has not opted to pay GST at 6%. It also inserts an explanation clarifying that a Limited Liability Partnership is to be treated as a partnership firm for GST purposes.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification No. 13/2017–Central Tax (Rate).

17727/2017Sep 22, 2017Comprehensive amendment of GST rates on goods base... Read Download

This notification amends Notification No. 1/2017–Central Tax (Rate) by extensively revising GST rates across all schedules. It rationalises rates on food items, textiles, handicrafts, household articles, agricultural goods and industrial products, redefines “brand name” conditions and introduces an affidavit mechanism for opting out of brand-based taxation.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification No. 1/2017–Central Tax (Rate).

27/2017 Sep 22, 2017
Comprehensive amendment of GST rates on goods base...

This notification amends Notification No. 1/2017–Central Tax (Rate) by extensively revising GST rates across all schedules. It rationalises rates on food items, textiles, handicrafts, household articles, agricultural goods and industrial products, redefines “brand name” conditions and introduces an affidavit mechanism for opting out of brand-based taxation.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification No. 1/2017–Central Tax (Rate).

17828/2017Sep 22, 2017This notification amends Notification No. 1/2017... Read Download

This notification amends Notification No. 2/2017–Central Tax (Rate) by redefining the scope of “brand name” and “registered brand name” and prescribing conditions for voluntary forgoing of actionable claim on a brand. It revises multiple exemption entries for agricultural produce, food items, khadi products, idols and indigenous musical instruments, ensuring clarity on exemption eligibility for unbranded goods.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification No. 2/2017–Central Tax (Rate).

28/2017 Sep 22, 2017
This notification amends Notification No. 1/2017...

This notification amends Notification No. 2/2017–Central Tax (Rate) by redefining the scope of “brand name” and “registered brand name” and prescribing conditions for voluntary forgoing of actionable claim on a brand. It revises multiple exemption entries for agricultural produce, food items, khadi products, idols and indigenous musical instruments, ensuring clarity on exemption eligibility for unbranded goods.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification No. 2/2017–Central Tax (Rate).

17929/2017Sep 22, 2017Restriction of refund of accumulated ITC on cordur... Read Download

This notification amends Notification No. 5/2017–Central Tax (Rate) by inserting corduroy fabrics under Heading 5801 in the list of goods in respect of which refund of accumulated input tax credit under inverted duty structure is not allowed. The amendment prevents refund claims where output tax rate is lower than input tax rate.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification No. 5/2017–Central Tax (Rate).

29/2017 Sep 22, 2017
Restriction of refund of accumulated ITC on cordur...

This notification amends Notification No. 5/2017–Central Tax (Rate) by inserting corduroy fabrics under Heading 5801 in the list of goods in respect of which refund of accumulated input tax credit under inverted duty structure is not allowed. The amendment prevents refund claims where output tax rate is lower than input tax rate.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification No. 5/2017–Central Tax (Rate).

18024/2017Sep 21, 2017Reduction of GST rate on specified works contract ... Read Download

This notification amends Notification No. 11/2017–Central Tax (Rate) to prescribe a concessional CGST rate of 6% for works contract services supplied to Government, local authorities or governmental authorities for non-commercial civil structures, educational, clinical and cultural establishments, and residential complexes for self-use.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification No. 11/2017–Central Tax (Rate).

24/2017 Sep 21, 2017
Reduction of GST rate on specified works contract ...

This notification amends Notification No. 11/2017–Central Tax (Rate) to prescribe a concessional CGST rate of 6% for works contract services supplied to Government, local authorities or governmental authorities for non-commercial civil structures, educational, clinical and cultural establishments, and residential complexes for self-use.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification No. 11/2017–Central Tax (Rate).

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