GST on real estate

is the reduced rate of 1%/5% (with no ITC)
optional or mandatory w.e f 1/4/2019 for construction services?-
for projects started after 1/4/2019
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Quick Summary
The GST rates of 1% for affordable housing and 5% for other real estate projects, without input tax credit (ITC), became mandatory for all new projects commencing on or after 1st April 2019. For projects already underway as of 31st March 2019, opting for these rates was optional.

It is Mandatory
The Effective GST Rate of 1% in case of Affordable Housing Segment and 5% incase of Non - Affordable Housing Segment ( without the benefit of ITC ) is effective from 01st April 2019 ( 01/04/2019 ) and "MANDATORY" for all Projects starting on and from 01/04/2019.
Gst rate 1%/5%on real estates is not optional. It is mandatory.
Thank you

You are welcome......

Your most Welcome @ Deepti Venugopal...
Had a doubt whether it was only for ongoing projects as on 31.3.2019
Yes, it was OPTIONAL for the Ongoing Projects as on 31/03/2019.

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