Service provided by government

According to sec.7(2)(b),any s service provided by government agencies shall neither be treated as goods nor services.
So , they are not taxable.
But , in s.9(3) there is a provison which says services provided by government to business entities located in taxable territory shall be taxed on reverse charge basis.
How is it possible?
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This discussion clarifies the taxability of government services under GST. While Section 7(2)(b) exempts certain government activities from being treated as goods or services, Section 9(3) introduces reverse charge for services provided to businesses. The key distinction lies in the specific notification of activities under Section 7(2)(b), such as those related to Panchayat functions under Article 243G, which remain non-taxable. This explains the apparent contradiction, ensuring no GST is applicable for these notified services.

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@ Harshit,

                Dear Sir,  each and every word in law has to be read carefully. Section 7(2)(b) does not say ANY SERVICE...but it provides "SUCH ACTIVITIES OR TRANSACTIONS UNDERTAKEN BY THE GOVT..". So far, only one activity under this section is notified i.e. the services by way of any activity in relation to a function entrusted to a Panchayat under Article 243G of the Constitution of India.

               Hence, if the activity of the Government falls under article 243G, then no GST is appliable. Hence, there is no contradiction between section 7(2)(b) and section 9(3). If doubt still persists, we may discuss through whatsapp on 6380 592 749

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