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S.No Notification No. Date Subject Actions
18110/2018Jan 25, 2018Amendment to exemption notification relating to re... View Download

This notification amends Notification No. 47/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate) by substituting references to “Department of Scientific and Research” with “Department of Scientific and Industrial Research” and clarifying eligible institutions. It also inserts an explanation aligning the IGST exemption with Customs Notification No. 51/96. The amendment applies retrospectively from 15 November 2017.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — it amends Notification No. 47/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate).

10/2018 Jan 25, 2018
Amendment to exemption notification relating to re...

This notification amends Notification No. 47/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate) by substituting references to “Department of Scientific and Research” with “Department of Scientific and Industrial Research” and clarifying eligible institutions. It also inserts an explanation aligning the IGST exemption with Customs Notification No. 51/96. The amendment applies retrospectively from 15 November 2017.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — it amends Notification No. 47/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate).

18209/2018Jan 25, 2018Margin-based IGST on supply of old and used motor ... View Download

This notification prescribes concessional IGST rates on inter-State supply of old and used motor vehicles, to be levied only on the margin of the supplier. It defines the method of calculating margin based on depreciation or purchase price, and denies the benefit where input tax credit has been availed. The notification provides clarity and relief in taxation of used vehicles.Issued for earlier notification?No — this is an independent rate notification.

09/2018 Jan 25, 2018
Margin-based IGST on supply of old and used motor ...

This notification prescribes concessional IGST rates on inter-State supply of old and used motor vehicles, to be levied only on the margin of the supplier. It defines the method of calculating margin based on depreciation or purchase price, and denies the benefit where input tax credit has been availed. The notification provides clarity and relief in taxation of used vehicles.Issued for earlier notification?No — this is an independent rate notification.

18308/2018Jan 25, 2018Amendment to IGST exemption list for specified agr... View Download

This notification amends Notification No. 2/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate) by revising and expanding the list of exempt goods. It includes de-oiled rice bran, cotton seed oil cake, aquatic feed, parts for manufacture of hearing aids, and substitutes descriptions for certain agricultural and religious goods. The amendment aims to reduce tax burden on essential items.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — it amends Notification No. 2/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate).

08/2018 Jan 25, 2018
Amendment to IGST exemption list for specified agr...

This notification amends Notification No. 2/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate) by revising and expanding the list of exempt goods. It includes de-oiled rice bran, cotton seed oil cake, aquatic feed, parts for manufacture of hearing aids, and substitutes descriptions for certain agricultural and religious goods. The amendment aims to reduce tax burden on essential items.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — it amends Notification No. 2/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate).

18407/2018Jan 25, 2018Comprehensive amendment of IGST rates on goods acr... View Download

This notification amends Notification No. 1/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate) by inserting, omitting and substituting numerous entries across Schedules I to VI. It revises GST rates on agricultural products, LPG, bio-diesel, sanitary napkins, scientific equipment, bio-fuels, actionable claims, and precious stones. The changes implement large-scale GST rate rationalisation recommended by the GST Council.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — it amends Notification No. 1/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate).

07/2018 Jan 25, 2018
Comprehensive amendment of IGST rates on goods acr...

This notification amends Notification No. 1/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate) by inserting, omitting and substituting numerous entries across Schedules I to VI. It revises GST rates on agricultural products, LPG, bio-diesel, sanitary napkins, scientific equipment, bio-fuels, actionable claims, and precious stones. The changes implement large-scale GST rate rationalisation recommended by the GST Council.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — it amends Notification No. 1/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate).

18506/2018Jan 25, 2018Exemption of IGST on imported services where custo... View Download

This notification exempts IGST on imported services to the extent of customs duties paid on royalties and licence fees included in transaction value under Rule 10(1)(c) of the Customs Valuation Rules, 2007. The exemption applies where such royalties or fees have already suffered customs duties under the Customs Tariff Act. It prevents double taxation on the same consideration.Issued for earlier notification?No — this is an independent exemption notification.

06/2018 Jan 25, 2018
Exemption of IGST on imported services where custo...

This notification exempts IGST on imported services to the extent of customs duties paid on royalties and licence fees included in transaction value under Rule 10(1)(c) of the Customs Valuation Rules, 2007. The exemption applies where such royalties or fees have already suffered customs duties under the Customs Tariff Act. It prevents double taxation on the same consideration.Issued for earlier notification?No — this is an independent exemption notification.

18605/2018Jan 25, 2018Exemption of IGST on Central Government’s share ... View Download

This notification exempts inter-State supply of services by way of grant of licence or lease to explore or mine petroleum crude or natural gas from IGST, to the extent of consideration paid as the Central Government’s share of profit petroleum. The exemption applies only to the profit petroleum component as defined in the production sharing contract. The measure avoids double taxation on government revenue share.Issued for earlier notification?No — this is an independent exemption notification

05/2018 Jan 25, 2018
Exemption of IGST on Central Government’s share ...

This notification exempts inter-State supply of services by way of grant of licence or lease to explore or mine petroleum crude or natural gas from IGST, to the extent of consideration paid as the Central Government’s share of profit petroleum. The exemption applies only to the profit petroleum component as defined in the production sharing contract. The measure avoids double taxation on government revenue share.Issued for earlier notification?No — this is an independent exemption notification

18704/2018Jan 25, 2018Special procedure for time of supply in transactio... View Download

This notification specifies a special class of registered persons involved in exchange of development rights and construction services. It provides that the liability to pay IGST on such transactions shall arise at the time when possession or right in the constructed property is transferred through a conveyance deed or similar instrument. The notification addresses timing issues in real estate barter transactions.Issued for earlier notification?No — this is a special procedure notification issued under section 148 of the CGST Act read with IGST Act.

04/2018 Jan 25, 2018
Special procedure for time of supply in transactio...

This notification specifies a special class of registered persons involved in exchange of development rights and construction services. It provides that the liability to pay IGST on such transactions shall arise at the time when possession or right in the constructed property is transferred through a conveyance deed or similar instrument. The notification addresses timing issues in real estate barter transactions.Issued for earlier notification?No — this is a special procedure notification issued under section 148 of the CGST Act read with IGST Act.

18803/2018Jan 25, 2018Notification of renting of immovable property by G... View Download

This notification amends Notification No. 10/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate) to notify services supplied by the Central Government, State Government, Union Territory or local authority by way of renting of immovable property to a registered person as liable to tax under reverse charge. The recipient of service is made liable to pay IGST. It also inserts a definition of “insurance agent” for clarity.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — it amends Notification No. 10/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate).

03/2018 Jan 25, 2018
Notification of renting of immovable property by G...

This notification amends Notification No. 10/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate) to notify services supplied by the Central Government, State Government, Union Territory or local authority by way of renting of immovable property to a registered person as liable to tax under reverse charge. The recipient of service is made liable to pay IGST. It also inserts a definition of “insurance agent” for clarity.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — it amends Notification No. 10/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate).

18902/2018Jan 25, 2018Amendment to IGST exemption notification for compo... View Download

This notification amends Notification No. 9/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate) by inserting new exemption entries for composite supplies linked to Panchayat and Municipal functions, educational services, international transport of goods by air and vessel (up to a specified date), IFSC financial services, insurance and reinsurance schemes, RTI services, fumigation services, and admission to certain events. It also revises exemption limits and conditions for several existing entries.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — it amends Notification No. 9/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate).

02/2018 Jan 25, 2018
Amendment to IGST exemption notification for compo...

This notification amends Notification No. 9/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate) by inserting new exemption entries for composite supplies linked to Panchayat and Municipal functions, educational services, international transport of goods by air and vessel (up to a specified date), IFSC financial services, insurance and reinsurance schemes, RTI services, fumigation services, and admission to certain events. It also revises exemption limits and conditions for several existing entries.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — it amends Notification No. 9/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate).

19001/2018Jan 25, 2018Amendment to Notification No. 8/2017–IGST (Rate)... View Download

This notification extensively amends Notification No. 8/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate) by revising rates and conditions for construction services, works contract services, leasing of land, transport services, housekeeping services, mining support services, amusement parks, and manufacturing services. It introduces concessional rates for affordable housing and specified government projects, revises valuation rules for land and undivided share of land, and rationalises multiple service entries based on GST Council recommendations.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — it amends Notification No. 8/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate).

01/2018 Jan 25, 2018
Amendment to Notification No. 8/2017–IGST (Rate)...

This notification extensively amends Notification No. 8/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate) by revising rates and conditions for construction services, works contract services, leasing of land, transport services, housekeeping services, mining support services, amusement parks, and manufacturing services. It introduces concessional rates for affordable housing and specified government projects, revises valuation rules for land and undivided share of land, and rationalises multiple service entries based on GST Council recommendations.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — it amends Notification No. 8/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate).

Total: 260 notifications