Applicable GST rate on Priority Sector Lending Certificates (PSLCs) Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) and other similar scrips

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..... 8-19-GST) Subject: Applicable GST rate on Priority Sector Lending Certificates (PSLCs) Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) and other similar scrips -regarding Representations have been received seeking clarification regarding the classification and applicable GST rate on the Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) and Priority Sector Lending Certificates (PSLCs). 2. Earlier, in response to a FAQ, .....

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..... f clarity on the applicable rate of GST on various scrips/ certificates like RECs, PSLCs etc. 5. The matter has been re-examined. GST rate of 18 % under the residual entry at S.No. 453 of Schedule III of notification No. 38/1/2017-Fin(R&C)(1/2017-Rate) published in the Extraordinary Official Gazette Series I No.13 dated 30.06.2017 applies only to those goods which are not covered under any other .....

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..... 7. Accordingly, in modification of S.No. 3 of Circular No. 02/2018-19-GST dated 27.04.2018, it is hereby clarified that Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) and Priority Sector Lending Certificates (PSLCs) and other similar documents are classifiable under heading 4907 and attract 12% GST. The duty credit scrips, however, attract Nil GST under S.No. 122A of Notification No. 38/1/2017-Fin(R&C) (2 .....

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