This notification amends Notification No. 01/2023–Integrated Tax by expanding the scope of supplies eligible for IGST refund. In addition to exports, it includes supplies made to SEZ Developers or SEZ units for authorised operations on payment of IGST with refund eligibility. The amendment is deemed effective from 1 October 2023, while the notification comes into force on publication. Definitions relating to SEZ entities are also clarified.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification No. 01/2023–Integrated Tax dated 31.07.2023.
This notification amends Notification No. 01/2023–Integrated Tax by expanding the scope of supplies eligible for IGST refund. In addition to exports, it includes supplies made to SEZ Developers or SEZ units for authorised operations on payment of IGST with refund eligibility. The amendment is deemed effective from 1 October 2023, while the notification comes into force on publication. Definitions relating to SEZ entities are also clarified.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification No. 01/2023–Integrated Tax dated 31.07.2023.
This notification amends Notification No. 9/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate) by inserting a new exemption entry for services provided to Governmental Authorities relating to water supply, public health, sanitation, solid waste management, and slum improvement. It also extends existing exemptions relating to services provided by the Department of Posts to include the Ministry of Railways (Indian Railways). The amendment broadens the scope of exemptions for public utility services.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — it amends Notification No. 9/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate).
This notification amends Notification No. 9/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate) by inserting a new exemption entry for services provided to Governmental Authorities relating to water supply, public health, sanitation, solid waste management, and slum improvement. It also extends existing exemptions relating to services provided by the Department of Posts to include the Ministry of Railways (Indian Railways). The amendment broadens the scope of exemptions for public utility services.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — it amends Notification No. 9/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate).
Two new ITC restriction conditions are inserted for motor cab services under S. Nos. 8 and 10, limiting ITC of input services in the same line of business to 2.5%, illustrated through examples. Item (iv) under S. No. 34 is amended and item (v) is omitted. In the Classification Annexure, entries 696 and 698 are deleted. These changes rationalize cab-service taxation and streamline service classification.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 11/2017–CT (Rate).
Two new ITC restriction conditions are inserted for motor cab services under S. Nos. 8 and 10, limiting ITC of input services in the same line of business to 2.5%, illustrated through examples. Item (iv) under S. No. 34 is amended and item (v) is omitted. In the Classification Annexure, entries 696 and 698 are deleted. These changes rationalize cab-service taxation and streamline service classification.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 11/2017–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).
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).
