GST: Circular 164/20/2021 – Clarifications regarding applicable GST rates & exemptions on certain services

The summary of the clarifications is given below:

Sl No.ServiceClarification related toGST Rate/Exemption
1Cloud kitchens/central kitchensCovered under restaurant service or notYes. GST Rate – 5% (without ITC)
2Supply of ice cream by ice cream parlorsCovered under restaurant service or notNo. GST at the rate of 18%
3Coaching services to students provided by coaching institutions and NGOs under the central sector scheme of „Scholarships for students with DisabilitiesExempted service or notExempted if where total expenditure is borne by the Government
4Satellite launch services provided by NSIL (New Space India Ltd.)Whether exemption available to ANTRIX Corporation Ltd. is available to NSILYes. Exemption available
5Overloading charges at toll plazaWhether overloading charges can be treated at par  as toll charges?Yes. Exempted
6Renting of vehicles to State Transport Undertakings and Local AuthoritiesThe expression “giving on hire” in Sl. No. 22 of the Notification No. 12/2017-CT (Rate) includes renting of vehicles.Yes. Exempted
7Services by way of grant of mineral exploration and mining rights – from 01-07-2017 to 31-12-2018Rate applicableGST Rate for the period 01-07-2017 to 31-12-2018 is also 18%.
8Admission to indoor amusement parks having rides etc.Amusement parks having Casinos, Race club etc/GST Rate 18% in case admission is only to amusement park.GST Rate 28% in case admission is casinos, race clubs etc. and amusement parks.
9Services supplied by contract manufacturers to brand owners for manufacture of alcoholic liquor for human consumptionWhether covered under job work services in relation to food and food products, which is taxable @ 5%.No. Taxable at 18%
GST: Circular 164/20/2021 – Clarifications regarding applicable GST rates & exemptions on certain services