PROFESSIONAL
1777 Points
Joined September 2017
In my view, the ITC cannot be availed on inputs like cement, bricks etc. Section 17(5) (c)of CGST Act clearly lays down restriction on availement of credit when works contract service is supplied for consrtruction of immovable property. The builder has purchased cement, bricks etc. after paying GST and is constructing a builidng/flats which is obviously, immovable property. Keeping in view the general principle of cascading effect of taxation, the credit should have been allowed. However, in view of the specific bar in section 17(5)(c), credit is not admissible.