GST on service supplied by State Govt. to their undertakings or PSUs by way of guaranteeing loans taken by them - GST - States - 06/2021-GST

GOVERNMENT OF NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI DEPARTMENT OF TRADE TAXES (POLICY BRANCH) VYAPAR BHAWAN, I.P ESTATE, NEW DELHI -110002 No. F.3 (385)/GST/Policy/2021/684-690 Dated : 09/08/2021 CIRCULAR NO. 06/2021-GST (Ref. Circular No. 154/10/2021-GST of Central Tax) Sub: GST on service supplied by State Govt. to their undertakings or PSUs by way of guaranteeing loans taken by them reg. Certain representations have been received requesting for clarification regarding applicability of GST on supply of service by State Govt. to their undertakings or PSUs by way of guaranteeing loans. The issue was examined by GST Council in its 43rd meeting held on 28th May, 2021. 2. Entry No. 34A of Notification no. 12/2017-State Tax (Rate) dated 30.06.2017 exempts Services supplied by Central Government, State Government, Union territory to their undertakings or Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) by way of guaranteeing the loans taken by such undertakings or PSUs from the banking companies and financial institutions . 3. Accordingly, as recommended by the Council, it is re-iterated that guaranteeing of loans by Central or State Government for their undertaking or PSU is specifically exempt under said entry No. 34A. 4. Difficulty, if any, in the implementation of this circular may be brought to the notice of the Commissioner of State Tax. (ANKUR GARG) COMMISSIONER STATE TAX