TMI BlogInstallation of Rain Water HarvestingX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... Dear Experts, We have installed two rain water harwesting pits in our factory. This is as per requirement of Haryana Ground water Authority. We are manufacturers of Food items both as taxable and exempted. Now my query is whether we will get common ITC or full. If Full, please quote us any circular or judgement REGARDS, WADHWA - Reply By Shilpi Jain - The Reply = In my view credit should be eligib ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... le as a common credit if the pit is used for both taxable and the exempted product. However, department may dispute credit considering it is blocked u/s 17(5)(c)/(d) Though in my view that blocking should not apply. - Reply By KASTURI SETHI - The Reply = Common ITC is allowed and NOT full. Rain harvesting pit is covered under 'plant' as per Explanation given below sub-section 6 of Section ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... 17 of CGST Act . As per legal dictionary meaning, 'for a manufacturer 'plant' means 'apparatus' also which is used for manufacturing the product. Thus it is covered under 'Exclusion clause' and not hit by Section 17 (5)(d) . The department may go for 'civil structure' which is out of exclusion clause. Since the burden of proof is cast upon the manufacturer (regi ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... stered person) under Section 155 of CGST Act , you are to prove that rain harvesting pit is covered under the meaning and scope of 'plant'. The Hon'ble Supreme Court has defined, 'what is plant'. You can take the shelter of that definition to counteract the department's contention, if such situation arises. You will have to be pro-active. - Installation of Rain Water Harve ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... sting - Query Started By: - S.C. WADHWA Dated:- 16-7-2024 Last Replied Date:- 18-7-2024 Goods and Services Tax - GST - Got 2 Replies - GST - Discussion Forum - Knowledge Sharing, reply post by an expert, personal opinion Tax Management India - taxmanagementindia - taxmanagement - taxmanagementindia.com - TMI - TaxTMI - TMITax ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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