Blog on Circular No. 152/08/2021-GST: GST Rate on Ropeway Construction Services for Government Entities
<h4><strong>Introduction</strong></h4><p>The <strong>Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)</strong> issued <strong>Circular No. 152/08/2021-GST</strong> on <strong>June 17, 2021</strong>, clarifying the <strong>applicable GST rate on construction services provided to Government Entities, particularly for projects like ropeways</strong>. This circular resolves doubts about whether <strong>such projects qualify for the concessional 12% GST rate</strong> or <strong>fall under the standard 18% GST category</strong>.</p><hr><h3><strong>Key Highlights of the Circular</strong></h3><h4><strong>1. GST Concession for Government Infrastructure Projects</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Entry No. 3(vi) of Notification No. 11/2017-CT(R)</strong> provides a <strong>concessional GST rate of 12%</strong> for <strong>works contract services provided to Government Entities</strong>, but only if the project is:<ul><li>A <strong>civil structure or original work</strong>.</li><li><strong>Predominantly for non-commercial, non-industrial, or non-business use</strong>.</li></ul></li></ul><h4><strong>2. Ropeways Do Not Qualify for 12% GST</strong></h4><ul><li>The <strong>GST Council clarified that ropeways are not eligible for the 12% concessional rate</strong> because:<ul><li><strong>They do not fall under the category of civil structures meant for non-commercial use</strong>.</li><li>Unlike roads, bridges, terminals, or railways (which qualify under Entry 3(iv) & 3(v)), <strong>ropeways are considered a commercial project</strong>.</li></ul></li></ul><h4><strong>3. Applicable GST Rate for Ropeway Construction</strong></h4><ul><li>Since <strong>ropeways do not meet the non-commercial use criteria</strong>, they <strong>fall under Entry No. 3(xii) of Notification 11/2017-CT(R)</strong>.</li><li>This means that <strong>works contract services for ropeway construction attract an 18% GST rate</strong>.<a href="https://cms.plasament.com/storage/nisha/circular-refund-152.pdf">circular_refund_152</a><br> </li></ul>