Pure Agent not liable to pay GST on reimbursement of the compensation amount paid to farmers and land owners

Last updated: 23 January 2023
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A recent ruling clarifies that if a contractor acts as a 'pure agent', they are not liable to pay GST on reimbursements for compensation paid to farmers and landowners for tree cutting. This applies when the contract explicitly outlines the contractor's role as a pure agent for these specific costs, and these costs are reimbursed separately.

Court :
AAR, Karnataka

Brief :
The AAR, Karnataka in the matter of M/s Sree Subha Sales [Advance Ruling No. KAR ADRG39/2022 dated October 27, 2022] ruled that, if the assessee qualifies to be a pure agent then reimbursement of tree cut compensation paid to farmers and land owners during the course of execution of work is not chargeable to Goods and Services Tax ("GST").

Citation :
Advance Ruling No. KAR ADRG39/2022 dated October 27, 2022

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Bimal Jain
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