ITC on mobile handset

A mobile handset has been purchased by the company in order to gift it to one of its clients for business promotion purpose. There is a proper invoice from the GST registered dealer supplier. But is ITC eligible to be claimed on this ? Please clarify . 

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This discussion clarifies whether Input Tax Credit (ITC) can be claimed on a mobile handset purchased by a company to gift to a client for business promotion. According to Section 17(5)(h) of the CGST Act 2017, ITC is generally blocked for items disposed of as gifts. While the transaction is for business promotion, GST law doesn't distinguish such cases, and current circulars indicate ITC is not eligible.

No , You Can not claim input tax credit because Gift is blocked credit as per section 17(5)(H) of the CGST Act 2017 .

ITC has been expressly denied on items disposed off as gift. However it is a debatable issue since it is only for business promotion which forms part of in the course of or in furtherance of business. But the irony is that the GST law has not distinguished such transactions and there is no ruling available in favor so far. 

Ok thanks for the replies. 

According to  Circular no. 92/11/2019 - GST, ITC on Business promotion expenses is not eligible under section 17(5)(h) of CGST Act, 2017.

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