This notification amends Notification No. 8/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate) by revising tax treatment of intellectual property services, manufacturing and job work services (including alcoholic liquor for human consumption), admission to amusement parks, casinos and sporting events, and other specified services. It also updates references relating to charitable registrations and corrects cross-schedule references. The amendments give effect to GST Council recommendations and rationalise service tax rates.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — it amends Notification No. 8/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate).
This notification amends Notification No. 8/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate) by revising tax treatment of intellectual property services, manufacturing and job work services (including alcoholic liquor for human consumption), admission to amusement parks, casinos and sporting events, and other specified services. It also updates references relating to charitable registrations and corrects cross-schedule references. The amendments give effect to GST Council recommendations and rationalise service tax rates.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — it amends Notification No. 8/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate).
This notification grants Nil or 2.5% CGST on specified COVID-19 medicines such as Tocilizumab, Amphotericin-B, Remdesivir, Favipiravir, 2-Deoxy-D-Glucose, etc. The concession is time-bound and aimed at reducing treatment cost during the pandemic.Issued for earlier notification?No — this is a standalone temporary relief notification.
This notification grants Nil or 2.5% CGST on specified COVID-19 medicines such as Tocilizumab, Amphotericin-B, Remdesivir, Favipiravir, 2-Deoxy-D-Glucose, etc. The concession is time-bound and aimed at reducing treatment cost during the pandemic.Issued for earlier notification?No — this is a standalone temporary relief notification.
The notification substitutes the description under S. No. 1 to specifically cover food preparations and fortified rice kernel (premix) supplied under ICDS or similar government-approved schemes. The term “food preparations” is replaced with “goods” for clarity and wider coverage.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 39/2017–CT (Rate).
The notification substitutes the description under S. No. 1 to specifically cover food preparations and fortified rice kernel (premix) supplied under ICDS or similar government-approved schemes. The term “food preparations” is replaced with “goods” for clarity and wider coverage.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 39/2017–CT (Rate).
A new entry 3A is inserted to apply RCM on specified essential oils of mint varieties when supplied by an unregistered person to a registered person. This measure was introduced to improve compliance and plug revenue leakage in the essential oil trade.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 04/2017–CT (Rate).
A new entry 3A is inserted to apply RCM on specified essential oils of mint varieties when supplied by an unregistered person to a registered person. This measure was introduced to improve compliance and plug revenue leakage in the essential oil trade.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 04/2017–CT (Rate).
The entry at S. No. 86 is substituted to clearly exempt seeds, fruit and spores of a kind used for sowing. An explanation is added to exclude seeds meant for any purpose other than sowing. This removes ambiguity and prevents misuse of exemption.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 02/2017–CT (Rate).
The entry at S. No. 86 is substituted to clearly exempt seeds, fruit and spores of a kind used for sowing. An explanation is added to exclude seeds meant for any purpose other than sowing. This removes ambiguity and prevents misuse of exemption.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 02/2017–CT (Rate).
This notification makes extensive changes across 2.5%, 6%, 9% and 14% schedules. It inserts new entries (e.g., biodiesel supplied to OMCs, renewable energy devices), omits several concessional entries, and shifts many textile, plastic, metal, railway, paper and printing goods to higher rates. It reflects major rate rationalisation approved by the GST Council.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 01/2017–CT (Rate).
This notification makes extensive changes across 2.5%, 6%, 9% and 14% schedules. It inserts new entries (e.g., biodiesel supplied to OMCs, renewable energy devices), omits several concessional entries, and shifts many textile, plastic, metal, railway, paper and printing goods to higher rates. It reflects major rate rationalisation approved by the GST Council.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 01/2017–CT (Rate).
This notification expands and rationalises service exemptions. It inserts a new exemption for services provided by and to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in relation to AFC Women’s Asia Cup 2022. It also extends timelines, omits certain obsolete exemptions, and inserts exemption for grant of national permit to goods carriage.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 12/2017–CT (Rate).
This notification expands and rationalises service exemptions. It inserts a new exemption for services provided by and to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in relation to AFC Women’s Asia Cup 2022. It also extends timelines, omits certain obsolete exemptions, and inserts exemption for grant of national permit to goods carriage.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 12/2017–CT (Rate).
This notification makes wide-ranging amendments relating to IPR services, job work in manufacture of alcoholic liquor, admission to amusement parks, casinos and sporting events, and manufacturing services. It also inserts new entries for multimodal transport of goods in the classification annexure. The amendments rationalise service tax rates based on GST Council recommendations.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification No. 11/2017–Central Tax (Rate).
This notification makes wide-ranging amendments relating to IPR services, job work in manufacture of alcoholic liquor, admission to amusement parks, casinos and sporting events, and manufacturing services. It also inserts new entries for multimodal transport of goods in the classification annexure. The amendments rationalise service tax rates based on GST Council recommendations.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification No. 11/2017–Central Tax (Rate).
The scope of Aadhaar authentication provisions is expanded by including sub-section (6A) of section 25 of the CGST Act. The amendment clarifies applicability of Aadhaar authentication for specified categories of applicants. No other condition of the principal notification is altered.Effective Date:24 September 2021Previous Notification:Notification No. 03/2021 – Central Tax dated 23.02.2021
The scope of Aadhaar authentication provisions is expanded by including sub-section (6A) of section 25 of the CGST Act. The amendment clarifies applicability of Aadhaar authentication for specified categories of applicants. No other condition of the principal notification is altered.Effective Date:24 September 2021Previous Notification:Notification No. 03/2021 – Central Tax dated 23.02.2021
New rule 10B is inserted mandating Aadhaar authentication for specified purposes such as refund and revocation applications. Rule 36 and rule 59 are amended to modify ITC availment and return restrictions. Changes are also made to job work reporting under rule 45 and refund provisions under rules 89 and 96.Effective Date:24 September 2021 (specific provisions effective from notified dates)
New rule 10B is inserted mandating Aadhaar authentication for specified purposes such as refund and revocation applications. Rule 36 and rule 59 are amended to modify ITC availment and return restrictions. Changes are also made to job work reporting under rule 45 and refund provisions under rules 89 and 96.Effective Date:24 September 2021 (specific provisions effective from notified dates)
