Input on purchase of car in in 2017-18

This discussion clarifies the eligibility of input tax credit for car purchases and repairs during the Financial Year 2017-18. It explains that input tax on car purchases was never allowed. While there was initial confusion regarding car repairs, these were also disallowed. Section 17(5) of the GST Act, effective from July 1st, 2017, disallowed input tax on cars from the outset, with subsequent amendments further disallowing car repairs. It's advised to check specific notification dates for precise details.