TMI BlogLATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN GST IMPLEMENTATIONX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN GST IMPLEMENTATION - By: - Dr. Sanjiv Agarwal - Goods and Services Tax - GST - Dated:- 10-6-2017 - - The GST Council meeting held on 3 rd June, 2017 at New Delhi succeeded on completing the pending issues on the agenda which inter alia included fitment of rates on textiles, bidi's, biscuits, gold jewellery etc. Also, it cleared the rules as well as reteriated the s ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... tand that GST be implemented from July 1, 2017. Though West Bengal asked for a postponement till September, at the end, GSTC has announced 1 st July, 2017 only as the date for implementation of GST law. Transition rules have also been cleared with some changes, most important being enhancement of limit of taking credit on closing stock by dealers from 40% to 60% and allowing for 100% in certain c ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ases where goods of value of ₹ 25000 or more could be identified (e.g., vehicles, mobile phones, refrigerator etc.) . On GST rates, further complexity was added by having multiple tax rates for textiles and foot wear, though gold has been kept at single rate of 3 percent which is considered moderate. This, however become 6 th GST rate, others being 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% and 28%. While cess w ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ill be levied on few demerit goods including tobacco products, bidis will be taxed @ 28% but without cess, unlike cigarettes. Highlights of 15 th GSTC meeting GST rates finalized on remaining items Packaged food items @5% Bidis @28% (no cess) Tendu leaves @ 18% Gold / jewellery @ 3% Solar panels @ 5% Footwear @ 5% / costing below ₹ 500) and @ 18% (costing & ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... #8377; 500) Rough diamonds @ 0.25% Biscuits @ 18% Increase on deemed credit to 60% instead of presently proposed 40% if goods in GST slab of 18% or more; 40% if goods are in GST slab of less than 18% Differential rates for various textile items from zero percent to 28% [Jute silk nil; cotton fiber, yarn, fabric 5%; readymade garments -5% (below ₹ 1000), 12% (above ₹ 1 ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... 000), manmade yarn 18%] GSTN fully geared up for 1 st July roll out Committee for anti profiteering to be setup Next (16 th ) meeting of GSTC on 11 June, 2017 It was also decided to refined 50 percent of tax imposed on defense canteens. While deciding on hike in allowing input tax credit from 40% to 60% in case of closing stocks, it was agreed that those who do not have receipts o ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... f high value items of ₹ 25,000 or more would be allowed full refund if they are able to produce any evidence of procurement of such goods. Necessary guidelines are expected on this. It now appears that little home work is left in march up to GST roll out and as such, GST may be a reality w.e.f. 1 st July, 2017. The Central Government too, appears to be committed towards this goal, altho ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ugh about 10 states are yet to legislate State GST law. This includes the State of Jammu Kashmir. West Bengal has already conveyed its reservations holding that West Bengal will not roll out the GST in its present form. If that happens, there could be economic pit falls for the State as well as trade and industry dealing with the State. The next (16 th ) meeting of GST Council has been sche ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... duled for 11 th June, 2017 to review the rates for refinement if the need be and to agree on the implementation of anti profiteering provision which is going to ensure that GST does not result into inflation. Also, the rules relating to e-way bills will be finalized. While there is no intention to seek postponement by a month or so in this write up, but it can be said that there is no need f ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... or a rigid date of 1 st July, 2017. If GST roll out is deferred by one or two months, heavens are not going to tall but would only add to comfort, confidence and ease of compliance and smooth transition. So deferment could be thought of at this cost. - Reply By Ganeshan Kalyani as = Small taxpayers are yet to know how GST will have impact on their business. Big businesses have already started ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... their readiness with the help of consultants. But the moot question is big businesses though ready for GST have to or rather dealing with small business. Which means the seamless flow of credit concept will obviously be hampered. The industries have geared up with full pace. Now assesses are approaching consultant for thier IT system configuration, training their staffs, recruiting new staff if ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... needed. The fire of GST has neen lit in the minds of assesses. All are aware that the law is just standing in the door and taking steps forward to get usher in. The council is recommending 01st July as its implementation date. However as wished by Sri sanjiv Sir, a couple of months would really help the assesses to get ready for embracing GST. Thanks. Dated: 12-6-2017 - Scholarly articles f ..... 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