Refund mechanism for outgoing international tourist - 11/2019- State Tax (Rate) - S.O. 316 - Bihar SGST

COMMERCIAL TAX DEPARTMENT Notification No. 11/2019- State Tax (Rate) The 1st July 2019 S.O. 316, Dated 1st July 2019 - In exercise of the powers conferred by section 55 of the Bihar Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017) , the Governor of Bihar, on the recommendations of the Council, hereby specifies retail outlets established in the departure area of an international airport, beyond the immigration counters, making tax free supply of goods to an outgoing international tourist, as class of persons who shall be entitled to claim refund of applicable State tax paid on inward supply of such goods, subject to the conditions specified in rule 95A of the Bihar Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017. Explanation.-For the purposes of this notification, the expression outgoing international tourist shall mean a person not normally resident in India, who enters India for a stay of not more than six months for legitimate non-immigrant purposes. 2. This notification shall come into force with effect from the 1st day of July, 2019. [(File No. Bikri kar/GST/vividh-21/2017 (Part-6) 1882)] By the order of Governor of Bihar, Dr. Pratima, Commissioner State Tax-cum-Secretary.