Is Godown construction ITC Eligiblility

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Is Godown construction ITC Eligible to utilization? Please give ideas about this

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On 19 June 2025 at 22:42 Report
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Great question—this is a nuanced area under Indian GST law. In general, Input Tax Credit (ITC) is not available for goods or services used in the construction of an immovable property (like a godown) when it's built on your own account, even if it's intended for commercial use such as renting2.

This restriction comes from Section 17(5)(d) of the CGST Act, which disallows ITC on construction of immovable property unless it's for resale. 

So, even if you're building a godown to rent it out to registered dealers, the law currently treats it as a self-construction project, and ITC on inputs like cement, steel, or architect services is blocked2. That said, there are a few strategic angles you might explore: Leasing instead of constructing: If you lease a ready-built godown, ITC on lease rentals may be available. 

Subcontracting construction: In some cases, structuring the project through a third party or developer might change the ITC eligibility, though this needs careful tax planning. Watch for legal developments: There are ongoing legal challenges to this provision, and future rulings could shift the landscape.

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On 20 June 2025 at 12:01
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You did not understand a small query perfectly, how you are practicing in high court?

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On 20 June 2025 at 15:01
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