Finance/Compliance Consultant
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Posted on 06 November 2026
The exemption is conditional:
• Entry 3 of Notf 12/2017-CT(R) exempts "pure services" (no supply of goods) provided to a municipality for any function under Article 243W (Twelfth Schedule), e.g. solid waste management, sanitation, roads and bridges.
• JCB hire with operator, where the provider supplies fuel: the supply involves goods (diesel), so many AARs hold it is not a "pure service" and the exemption fails. Then it is renting of machinery with operator at 18% (SAC 9973/9966 by nature).
• JCB hire where the municipality supplies fuel and the work relates to a 243W function: exemption applies, i.e. Nil.
• Entry 3A (composite supply with goods up to 25% of value) applies only to Panchayat/Municipality functions under 243G/243W. Check whether that fits.
• Keep the work order showing the specific municipal function. It decides the exemption.
• TDS: the municipality deducts GST TDS at 2% under Sec 51 if the contract exceeds Rs 2.5 lakh and the supply is taxable.