Clarifications on GST Rates & Exemptions on Services: Circular No. 164/20/2021-GST
<p><span>The GST Council, through Circular No. 164/20/2021-GST issued on 6th October 2021, addresses various representations seeking clarification on the applicable GST rates and exemptions on certain services. Here are the key highlights:</span></p><p><span><strong>1. Services by Cloud Kitchens/Central Kitchens</strong></span></p><ul><li><span>Cloud kitchens and central kitchens are classified under 'restaurant service' as they provide food through takeaway or delivery services. These services attract a GST rate of 5% without ITC.</span></li></ul><p><span><strong>2. Supply of Ice Cream by Ice Cream Parlors</strong></span></p><ul><li><span>Ice cream parlors selling already manufactured ice cream are considered as supplying goods and not a restaurant service. Therefore, such supply attracts a GST rate of 18%.</span></li></ul><p><span><strong>3. Coaching Services Under Central Sector Scheme</strong></span></p><ul><li><span>Free coaching services provided by coaching institutions and NGOs under the central scheme of 'Scholarships for students with Disabilities', where the government bears the entire expenditure, are exempt from GST.</span></li></ul><p><span><strong>4. Satellite Launch Services Provided by NSIL</strong></span></p><ul><li><span>Satellite launch services provided by New Space India Limited (NSIL) to international customers are classified as 'Export of Service' and thus are zero-rated. If the recipient is located in India, these services are taxable.</span></li></ul><p><span><strong>5. GST on Overloading Charges at Toll Plaza</strong></span></p><ul><li><span>Overloading charges collected at toll plazas are treated the same as toll charges and are exempt from GST.</span></li></ul><p><span><strong>6. Renting of Vehicles by State Transport Undertakings and Local Authorities</strong></span></p><ul><li><span>The service of renting vehicles to State Transport Undertakings and Local Authorities is exempt from GST under notification No. 12/2017-CT (Rate).</span></li></ul><p><span><strong>7. Grant of Mineral Exploration and Mining Rights</strong></span></p><ul><li><span>For the period from 1st July 2017 to 31st December 2018, the grant of mineral exploration and mining rights is classified under service code 997337 and attracts a GST rate of 18%.</span></li></ul><p><span><strong>8. Admission to Indoor Amusement Parks</strong></span></p><ul><li><span>Admission to indoor amusement parks with rides, go-carts, etc., attracts a GST rate of 18%, provided the park does not include access to casinos or race clubs, which attract a rate of 28%.</span></li></ul><p><span><strong>9. Contract Manufacture for Alcoholic Liquor for Human Consumption</strong></span></p><ul><li><span>Job work services for the manufacture of alcoholic liquor are not considered as services related to food and food products, and thus attract a GST rate of 18%, not 5%.</span> <a href="https://cms.plasament.com/storage/circular-20no-20164-2021-gst.pdf">circular_20no._20164_2021_gst</a><br> </li></ul>