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S.No Notification No. Date Subject Actions
16106/2018Jan 25, 2018Exemption of IGST on imported services where custo... Read 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.

16207/2018Jan 25, 2018Comprehensive amendment of IGST rates on goods acr... Read 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).

16308/2018Jan 25, 2018Amendment to IGST exemption list for specified agr... Read 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).

16409/2018Jan 25, 2018Margin-based IGST on supply of old and used motor ... Read 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.

16510/2018Jan 25, 2018Amendment to exemption notification relating to re... Read 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).

16643/2017Nov 14, 2017Large-scale amendment of IGST rates on goods acros... Read Download

This notification amends Notification No. 1/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate) by revising, omitting, and inserting numerous entries across Schedules I, II and III. It rationalises GST rates on food items, textiles, chemicals, cosmetics, plastics, leather goods, furniture, handicrafts, fuels, and industrial products. The amendments implement extensive rate rationalisation as recommended by the GST Council.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — it amends Notification No. 1/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate).

43/2017 Nov 14, 2017
Large-scale amendment of IGST rates on goods acros...

This notification amends Notification No. 1/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate) by revising, omitting, and inserting numerous entries across Schedules I, II and III. It rationalises GST rates on food items, textiles, chemicals, cosmetics, plastics, leather goods, furniture, handicrafts, fuels, and industrial products. The amendments implement extensive rate rationalisation as recommended by the GST Council.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — it amends Notification No. 1/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate).

16744/2017Nov 14, 2017Amendment to IGST exemption notification relating ... Read Download

This notification amends Notification No. 2/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate) by restructuring exemptions for fresh, chilled, frozen and dried food products. It clarifies exemption eligibility based on branding, unit container conditions, and voluntary foregone brand rights. Several entries are substituted, omitted, or newly inserted to remove interpretational disputes.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — it amends Notification No. 2/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate).

44/2017 Nov 14, 2017
Amendment to IGST exemption notification relating ...

This notification amends Notification No. 2/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate) by restructuring exemptions for fresh, chilled, frozen and dried food products. It clarifies exemption eligibility based on branding, unit container conditions, and voluntary foregone brand rights. Several entries are substituted, omitted, or newly inserted to remove interpretational disputes.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — it amends Notification No. 2/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate).

16845/2017Nov 14, 2017Levy of IGST under reverse charge on supply of raw... Read Download

This notification amends Notification No. 4/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate) to notify supply of raw cotton by an agriculturist to any registered person as liable to IGST under reverse charge. The recipient is made responsible for payment of tax. The measure addresses tax leakage and ensures compliance in the cotton supply chain.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — it amends Notification No. 4/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate).

45/2017 Nov 14, 2017
Levy of IGST under reverse charge on supply of raw...

This notification amends Notification No. 4/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate) to notify supply of raw cotton by an agriculturist to any registered person as liable to IGST under reverse charge. The recipient is made responsible for payment of tax. The measure addresses tax leakage and ensures compliance in the cotton supply chain.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — it amends Notification No. 4/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate).

16946/2017Nov 14, 2017Restriction of refund of accumulated ITC on specif... Read Download

This notification amends Notification No. 5/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate) by substituting the list of goods in respect of which refund of accumulated input tax credit is restricted. It revises the entries relating to fishing nets, corduroy fabrics and narrow woven fabrics. The amendment curtails refund benefits for specified textile products.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — it amends Notification No. 5/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate).

46/2017 Nov 14, 2017
Restriction of refund of accumulated ITC on specif...

This notification amends Notification No. 5/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate) by substituting the list of goods in respect of which refund of accumulated input tax credit is restricted. It revises the entries relating to fishing nets, corduroy fabrics and narrow woven fabrics. The amendment curtails refund benefits for specified textile products.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — it amends Notification No. 5/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate).

17047/2017Nov 14, 2017Concessional IGST rate on scientific and technical... Read Download

This notification grants partial exemption from IGST on supply of scientific and technical instruments, equipment, consumables, software and prototypes to public funded research institutions, government laboratories and registered research institutions. The exemption is subject to certification and usage conditions and aims to promote research and development activities.Issued for earlier notification?No — this is an independent concessional exemption notification.

47/2017 Nov 14, 2017
Concessional IGST rate on scientific and technical...

This notification grants partial exemption from IGST on supply of scientific and technical instruments, equipment, consumables, software and prototypes to public funded research institutions, government laboratories and registered research institutions. The exemption is subject to certification and usage conditions and aims to promote research and development activities.Issued for earlier notification?No — this is an independent concessional exemption notification.

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