This discussion clarifies whether input tax credit (ITC) can be claimed on Cess paid during the purchase of motor vehicles, in addition to CGST and SGST. The advice given is that ITC on Cess can only be used to offset Compensation Cess liability on outward supplies, not other GST taxes. Furthermore, no refund is available for Cess paid if there is no corresponding Cess liability on outward supplies.
15 November 2022
1.The input tax credit of this cess can be only used to pay compensation cess and not the other taxes like CGST, SGCT or IGST. 2. No refund allowed for cess paid.