A new exemption entry 3B is inserted for services provided to a Governmental Authority relating to water supply, sanitation, public health, solid waste management, and slum improvement. Further, references to the Ministry of Railways (Indian Railways) are added across S. Nos. 6, 7, 8, and 9 wherever “Department of Posts” appears. These changes broaden public utility exemptions and update departmental references.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 12/2017–CT (Rate).
A new exemption entry 3B is inserted for services provided to a Governmental Authority relating to water supply, sanitation, public health, solid waste management, and slum improvement. Further, references to the Ministry of Railways (Indian Railways) are added across S. Nos. 6, 7, 8, and 9 wherever “Department of Posts” appears. These changes broaden public utility exemptions and update departmental references.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 12/2017–CT (Rate).
This notification expands Government-related RCM coverage. Under S. No. 5, RCM now explicitly includes services where the Ministry of Railways (Indian Railways) is the supplier. Under S. No. 5A, the words “Services supplied by the Central Government” are amended to exclude the Ministry of Railways. These ensure accurate liability demarcation between normal tax and RCM for different central departments.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 13/2017–CT (Rate).
This notification expands Government-related RCM coverage. Under S. No. 5, RCM now explicitly includes services where the Ministry of Railways (Indian Railways) is the supplier. Under S. No. 5A, the words “Services supplied by the Central Government” are amended to exclude the Ministry of Railways. These ensure accurate liability demarcation between normal tax and RCM for different central departments.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 13/2017–CT (Rate).
The notification substitutes the opening paragraph to clearly redefine the class of services eligible for refund restriction. It now specifically covers construction services intended for sale to a buyer, where the consideration includes the value of land, except where consideration is received after completion certificate or first occupation. This ensures clarity on the scope of restricted refund under Section 54(3).Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 15/2017–CT (Rate).
The notification substitutes the opening paragraph to clearly redefine the class of services eligible for refund restriction. It now specifically covers construction services intended for sale to a buyer, where the consideration includes the value of land, except where consideration is received after completion certificate or first occupation. This ensures clarity on the scope of restricted refund under Section 54(3).Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 15/2017–CT (Rate).
This notification changes the phrase “omnibus or any other motor vehicle” to “or any other motor vehicle except omnibus”, reversing the earlier implication. It also inserts a new clause making passenger transport by omnibus taxable under Section 9(5), except where the supplier is a company. A new definition of “company” is also inserted. This realigns e-commerce liability rules for passenger transport.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 17/2017–CT (Rate).
This notification changes the phrase “omnibus or any other motor vehicle” to “or any other motor vehicle except omnibus”, reversing the earlier implication. It also inserts a new clause making passenger transport by omnibus taxable under Section 9(5), except where the supplier is a company. A new definition of “company” is also inserted. This realigns e-commerce liability rules for passenger transport.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 17/2017–CT (Rate).
This notification changes the phrase “omnibus or any other motor vehicle” to “or any other motor vehicle except omnibus”, reversing the earlier implication. It also inserts a new clause making passenger transport by omnibus taxable under Section 9(5), except where the supplier is a company. A new definition of “company” is also inserted. This realigns e-commerce liability rules for passenger transport.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 17/2017–CT (Rate).
This notification changes the phrase “omnibus or any other motor vehicle” to “or any other motor vehicle except omnibus”, reversing the earlier implication. It also inserts a new clause making passenger transport by omnibus taxable under Section 9(5), except where the supplier is a company. A new definition of “company” is also inserted. This realigns e-commerce liability rules for passenger transport.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 17/2017–CT (Rate).
A new entry 94A is inserted into the exemption Schedule, covering food preparations of millet flour (≥70% millets) that are not pre-packaged and labelled. This aligns with the government’s objective of reducing GST burden on basic millet-based foods and complements the changes made under Notification 17/2023.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 02/2017–CT (Rate).
A new entry 94A is inserted into the exemption Schedule, covering food preparations of millet flour (≥70% millets) that are not pre-packaged and labelled. This aligns with the government’s objective of reducing GST burden on basic millet-based foods and complements the changes made under Notification 17/2023.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 02/2017–CT (Rate).
This notification revises the class of recipients under S. No. 6 of Notification 4/2017. The amended entry now specifies that the recipient must be the Central Government (excluding Ministry of Railways), State Government, Union Territory, or a local authority. This corrects scope and prevents unintended application of reverse charge on Indian Railways.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 04/2017–CT (Rate).
This notification revises the class of recipients under S. No. 6 of Notification 4/2017. The amended entry now specifies that the recipient must be the Central Government (excluding Ministry of Railways), State Government, Union Territory, or a local authority. This corrects scope and prevents unintended application of reverse charge on Indian Railways.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 04/2017–CT (Rate).
A new entry 6AA – Imitation zari thread/yarn made of metallised polyester film or plastic film is inserted into the refund-eligible list. The explanation clarifies that refund of ITC applies only on polyester/plastic film inputs used. This aims to support the textile sector while preventing unintended refund claims on other materials.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 05/2017–CT (Rate).
A new entry 6AA – Imitation zari thread/yarn made of metallised polyester film or plastic film is inserted into the refund-eligible list. The explanation clarifies that refund of ITC applies only on polyester/plastic film inputs used. This aims to support the textile sector while preventing unintended refund claims on other materials.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 05/2017–CT (Rate).
This notification inserts a new entry 227A under Schedule IV (14%) covering specified actionable claims as defined in Section 2(102A) of the CGST Act, including betting, casinos, gambling, horse racing, lottery, and online money gaming. It also omits earlier entries 228 and 229. A new explanation clarifies that undefined terms shall take meanings from CGST/IGST/UTGST Acts.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 01/2017–CT (Rate).
This notification inserts a new entry 227A under Schedule IV (14%) covering specified actionable claims as defined in Section 2(102A) of the CGST Act, including betting, casinos, gambling, horse racing, lottery, and online money gaming. It also omits earlier entries 228 and 229. A new explanation clarifies that undefined terms shall take meanings from CGST/IGST/UTGST Acts.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 01/2017–CT (Rate).
The corrigendum corrects a Hindi textual error on page 10, line 7 in the expression relating to the term “Handbook of Procedures.” The corrected reading ensures alignment with the English version and removes ambiguity in the phrase construction.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — corrects Notification 10/2023–CT (Rate).
The corrigendum corrects a Hindi textual error on page 10, line 7 in the expression relating to the term “Handbook of Procedures.” The corrected reading ensures alignment with the English version and removes ambiguity in the phrase construction.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — corrects Notification 10/2023–CT (Rate).
