what is tax rate on job works of printing of school books? materials provide by the government ( job work services to government agencies )
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This discussion clarifies the GST tax rate applicable to job work services for printing school books, particularly when materials are provided by the government. The consensus is that such services provided to government agencies are likely exempt from GST. This exemption is based on specific entries in the GST exemption notification, which cover pure or composite services provided to the government for functions listed in Articles 243G/243W of the Constitution, including education.
In my opinion job work services provided to government will be exempt.
As per entry no. 3 and 3A of the exemption notification, any pure services or composite services provided to Government by way of any activity in relation to function under Article 243G/243W of the Constitution will be exempt supply. As per the Article 243G/243W, functions include the matters as per the 11th/12th schedule. 'Education, including primary and secondary schools' is a matter in the 11th and 12th schedule.
Since, the job work is service to government in relation to Education(printing of school books), it comes within the ambit of exempt supply.