Chartered Accountant
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Joined September 2008
Under sec 9(3) of the CGST act the GST registered recipient is liable to pay the GST when he receives services from the Goods Transport Agent. There are a few exemption for value and products where GST is not payable. The person not liable to be registered under GST need not pay the GST on RCM.
In the case of transportation by road, there is an express exemption for all OTHER THAN GTA & COURIER.
A hiring of lorry or transportation where there is no consignment note is exempted under this exemption.