Nil rated or exempted supply

whether sale of raw chicken is exempted supply or nil rated supply?
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This discussion clarifies that the sale of raw chicken is classified as an exempted supply under GST. Unlike nil-rated items like grains and salt, exempted supplies are basic essentials that do not attract any GST. Consequently, no Input Tax Credit (ITC) can be claimed on such supplies, including fresh or chilled chicken.

Some items which are nil rated include grains, salt, jaggery, etc. Exempted. This supply includes items which are used for everyday purposes. Since they are basic essentials, they do not attract any GST at all. You will not be able to claim any ITC on such supplies.

Food items: There is no GST on fresh or pasteurized milk, butter milk, curd, chena or paneer, and non-vegetarian items like eggs, chicken, fresh meat, and fresh or chilled fish. Fruits, vegetables, as well as unit container-packed frozen branded vegetables (uncooked or steamed) are also exempt.

It is exempted supply

Sale of raw chicken is an exempted supply

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