GST on works contract for constructing a civil structure for a Govt entity : AAR Clarify

By | January 25, 2019
(Last Updated On: January 25, 2019)

What should be the rate of GST on works contract for constructing a civil structure for a Govt entity
The Applicant is stated to be supplying works contract service. He has entered into an agreement with Inland Waterways Authority of India (hereinafter the IWAI) for construction of a multi-modal IWT terminal at Haldia on EPC basis. The Applicant seeks a ruling on applicability of Notification No. 24/2017-CT (Rate) dated 21/09/2017 and 31/2017 – CT (Rate) dated 13/10/2017. More specifically, he wants a ruling on what should be the rate at which GST should be charged on the works contract service to be supplied for construction of the above terminal

WEST BENGAL AUTHORITY FOR ADVANCE RULING
GOODS AND SERVICE TAX

14 Beliaghata Road, Kolkata – 700015

Name of the applicant : ITD Cementation India Ltd

Order number and date : 33/WBAAR/2018-19 dated 08/01/2019

RULING
Amendments to Serial No. 3(vi) of Notification No. 11/2017–CT (Rate) dated 28/06/2017, brought about by Notification No. 24/2017-CT (Rate) dated 21/09/2017 and 31/2017 – CT (Rate) dated 13/10/2017, are not applicable to the Applicant’s supply of works contract service for construction of the Multi-modal IWT Terminal at Haldia. It will attract GST at 18% rate under Serial No. 3(xii) of 11/2017–CT (Rate) dated 28/06/2017.

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