TMI BlogITC of Cess on Purchase of Vehicle for Factory UseX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ITC of Cess on Purchase of Vehicle for Factory Use X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... stion is whether we can get ITC of Compensation cess. I know that we can't avail GST ITC since we are not in car transport business. Regards Pravin Talegaonkar Reply By Amit Agrawal: The Reply: As per Section 17(5)(a), input tax credit shall not be available in respect of the following, namely:- "(a) motor vehicles for transportation of persons having approved seating capacity of no ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... t more than thirteen persons (including the driver), except when they are used for making the following taxable supplies, namely:- (A) further supply of such motor vehicles; or (B) transportation of passengers; or (C) imparting training on driving such motor vehicles;" And very same restrictions applies while taking ITC of 'Compensation Cess' as per Section 11 of the Goods and ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... Services Tax (Compensation to States) Act, 2017. As informed by you, your are manufacturer and not entitled to take ITC against vehicles purchase by you (presumably on account of restrictions by above-said Section 17(5)(a)). In such a situation, you can not taken ITC even against 'Compensation Cess' charged to you while purchasing these vehicles. Just an addition information: Wherever I ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... TC against 'Compensation Cess' is available & taken by any tax-payer, as per proviso to Section 11 of the Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Act, 2017, 'the input tax credit in respect of cess on supply of goods and services leviable under section 8, shall be utilised only towards payment of said cess on supply of goods and services leviable under the said section.' T ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... hese are ex facie views of mine and the same should not be construed as professional advice / suggestion. Reply By Shilpi Jain: The Reply: Credit not eligible for cess. Also let me ask, even if you avail where is it that you will be able to use it? Reply By KASTURI SETHI: The Reply: Dear Querist, You have said, "I know-----------------business". "I know that we can't av ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ail GST ITC since we are not in car transport business." What specific message you intend to convey ? What specific clarification is required ? Reply By KASTURI SETHI: The Reply: Dear Querist, You have not responded to the replies of both experts. I think you must be satisfied with their replies. Waiting for your response. Reply By Sadanand Bulbule: The Reply: Dear querist In thi ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... s case, ITC is blocked and therefore not entitled to be claimed, much less "Compensation Cess". Experts have rightly clarified. Go with their advice. X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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