Clarifications regarding applicability of GST and availability of ITC in respect of certain services

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..... ation with regard to certain issues brought to the notice of Board as under: S. No. Issue Comment 1. Is GST applicable on warehousing of agricultural produce such as tea (i.e. black tea, white tea etc.), processed coffee beans or powder, pulses (de-husked or split), jaggery, processed spices, processed dry fruits, processed cashew nuts etc.? 1. As per GST notification No. 11/2017-Central Tax (Rate), S.No. 24 and notification No. 12/2017-Central Tax (Rate), S.No. 54 , dated 28thJune 2017, the GST rate on loading, unloading packing, storage or warehousing of agricultural produce is Nil. 2. Agricultural produce in the notifica .....

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..... al produce. 7. In view of the above, it is hereby clarified that processed products such as tea (i.e. black tea, white tea etc.), processed coffee beans or powder, pulses (de-husked or split), jaggery, processed spices, processed dry fruits, processed cashew nuts etc. fall outside the definition of agricultural produce given in notification No. 11/2017-CT(Rate) and 12/2017-CT(Rate) and corresponding notifications issued under IGST and UGST Acts and therefore the exemption from GST is not available to their loading, packing, warehousing etc. and that any clarification issued in the past to the contrary in the context of Service Tax or VAT/ Sales Tax is no more relevant. 2. Is GST leviable on in .....

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..... er Sl. No. 40 of notification No. 12/2017-Central Tax (Rate). Further, services provided by State Government by way of general insurance (managed by government) to employees of the State government/ Police personnel, employees of Electricity Department or students are exempt vide entry 6 of notification No. 12/2017- CT(R) which exempts Services by Central Government, State Government, Union territory or local authority to individuals. 2. Difficulty if any, in the implementation of this circular may be brought to the notice of the Board. Yours Faithfully, Rachna Technical Officer (TRU) Email: rachna.irs@gov.in - Circular - Trade Notice - Public Notice - Instructions - Office orders Tax Management .....

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