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In a recent development, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued a crucial clarification regarding the applicability of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on Gangajal, the holy water from the Ganges. This clarification follows a spate of media reports suggesting that the government had imposed an 18% GST on Gangajal, sparking concerns and debates among the public. The CBICs official statement emphatically quashes these reports, affirming that Gangajal remains exempt fr
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FAQ :
No, Gangajal is exempt from Goods and Services Tax (GST). The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has officially clarified this.
Yes, there were media reports suggesting that the government had imposed an 18% GST on Gangajal, which the CBIC has now quashed.
Gangajal is recognised as a sacred and religious item, which falls under Schedule III of the Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, granting it an exemption.
No, commercially sold drinking water bottles attract an 18% GST rate, but this does not apply to Gangajal due to its exemption.
The clarification aims to dispel confusion caused by media reports, reaffirm the government's respect for religious items, and ensure no unwarranted taxation on items of cultural and spiritual importance.
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