This circular clarifies various GST-related issues based on ...

Universities Hike Fees, Helicopter Rides Costlier: GST Shocker for Education and Aviation.

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October 15, 2024

This circular clarifies various GST-related issues based on recommendations of the 54th GST Council meeting. Key points are: GST at 18% applicable on affiliation services by universities to colleges; affiliation services to schools by educational boards/councils taxable except for government schools which are exempt; DGCA-approved flying training courses by approved Flying Training Organizations exempt; 5% GST on transport of passengers by helicopter on seat share basis regularized retrospectively; 18% GST on helicopter charter services clarified; incidental services like loading/unloading by Goods Transport Agencies part of composite transport supply; import of services without consideration by foreign airlines from related entities exempt prospectively and regularized retrospectively; Preferential Location Charges part of composite construction supply; certain support services by electricity transmission/distribution utilities exempt prospectively and regularized retrospectively; theatrical rights granted by distributors to exhibitors regularized retrospectively at 18% GST rate.

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