IIM is Government entity and liable to pay GST under RCM on receipt of legal services: AAR


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The Tamil Nadu Authority for Advance Ruling has determined that the Indian Institute of Management, Tiruchirappalli (IIMT) is considered a 'Government Entity'. This classification means IIMT is subject to Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) provisions under Section 51 of the CGST Act, 2017. Furthermore, IIMT must pay Goods and Services Tax (GST) under the Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) for legal services it receives.

Court :
Tamil Nadu Authority for Advance Ruling

Brief :
In Indian Institute of Management, Tiruchirappalli ('IIMT/ the Applicant') vide order no. 20/AAR/2021 dated June 18, 2021 the Hon’ble Tamil Nadu Authority for Advance Ruling ('TAAR') held that, Applicant is a government entity liable to TDS provisions u/s 51 of CGST Act, 2017 and is also liable to pay tax under Reverse Charge Mechanism ('RCM') in respect of legal services received by them.

Citation :
20/AAR/2021 dated June 18, 2021

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Bimal Jain
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