Service Tax payable on Composite Contracts only under “Works Contract Services” after 1.6.2017: CESTAT [Read Order]
In a significant ruling, the Chennai bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that any demand after 1.6.17 on composite contracts under construction of complex service or commercial industrial
Sale or Right to Use Car Park is not Bundled with Construction Services, attracts 18% GST : AAAR
In a recent ruling, the West Bengal Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling (WBAAAR) upheld the ruling of the Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) that supply of services for the right to use car parking space
‘Construction of a Complex intended for Sale to a Buyer’ is covered under ‘Construction Services’, GST applicable: AAR [Read Order]
The Gujarat Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) ruled that the activity of the sale of developed plots would be covered under the clause ‘construction of a complex intended for sale to a buyer’, so this
Jaipur Smart City Limited is Governmental Authority u/s 2(16) of IGST Act: AAAR [Read Order]
The issue to be decided was whether the applicant sought advance ruling as to whether the service recipient viz. M/s Jaipur Smart City Limited a Government Authority as defined in the explanation to clause (16)
GST: Construction of Complex, Building and Flats to attract Lower Tax
The CBEC and States have received several complaints that in view of the works contract service tax rate under GST at 12% in respect of under construction flats, complex etc, the people who have booked
GST applicable on Construction of Shaheed dwaf fall under Supply of Works Contract Service: AAR [Read Order]
The Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR), Uttarakhand has held that construction of shaheed dwaf fall under the definition of supply of works contract service and GST is applicable for the same. Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam
ITC not Available on Goods and Services Consumed for Construction of Pipeline Laid outside Factory Premises: AAR [Read Order]
The Maharashtra Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) has held that Input Tax Credit (ITC) is not available on goods and services consumed for the construction of a pipeline which was laid outside the factory premises.
ITC not available on Goods and Services used for Construction of Pipeline outside the Factory site u/s 17 of GST Act: AAR [Read Order]
The Maharashtra Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) presided over by members Rammohan Rao and T.R.Ramnani has held that Input Tax Credit (ITC) is not available on goods and services used for the construction of a
Service of Construction of Affordable Residential Apartments attracts 1.5% GST alongwith Deduction of 1/3rd of Total Supply Value: AAR [Read Order]
The Kerala Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) ruled that 1.5 % rate of GST is applicable for services of construction of affordable residential apartments and 7.5% for residential apartments other than affordable residential apartments and
Work of Site Formation and Erection of Windmills not ‘Commercial and Industrial Construction Service’: CESTAT Remands Matter [Read Order]
The Ahmedabad Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) remanded matter in the question regarding work of site formation and erection of windmills not ‘commercial and industrial construction service’.
Transfer of Development Rights by Landowner to Developer is “Supply”: GST Payable on Transfer of Completion of Construction, rules AAR [Read Order]
The Telangana Authority for Advance Ruling ( AAR ) has held that Transfer of development rights by the landowner to the developer is considered as supply hence shall be liable to Pay GST on transfer
Credit on Construction Services: A Building ‘Block’ of Jurisprudence
“There are no facts, only interpretations” -Friedrich Nietzsche It is not far-fetched to say that law and love are analogous. In fact, law is a step ahead of love. While it is said that every
Other Charges like Water Supply Connection Charges, Electricity Meter and Security Deposit Amounts are Inextricably Linked with Construction of Residential Apartment, attracts 12% GST: AAAR directs to Refund Excess Tax Collected
The Maharashtra Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling (AAAR) ruled that the other charges like water supply connection charges, electricity meter and security deposit amounts are inextricably linked with construction of residential apartment and attracts 12%
Sub –Contractor Activities of Shifting Electrical utilities for Construction of NH 34 Project cannot regard as Composite Supply of Work: AAR [Read Order]
The West Bengal Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) recently held that sub -contractor activities of shifting electrical utilities for construction of NH 34 project cannot be regarded as composite supply of work. The applicant is
Vehicles fitted with Construction equipment liable to MV Tax at rates prescribed for Construction Equipment Vehicles: Kerala HC [Read Order]
The Kerala High Court held that motor vehicle tax applicable to construction equipment vehicles can be levied on vehicles registered as good carriage vehicles fitted with construction equipment and used for construction purposes. The petitioner