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Introduction The Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax (GST) Intelligence has issued a show-cause notice to the Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi (IIT-D), demanding ₹120 crore in GST on research funding received between 2017 and 2022. The notice, which also includes interest and penalties, has stirred significant concern in the education sector. IIT-D has yet to respond to the notice. Government Reaction A senior Ministry of Education official described the notice as "unfortunate
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FAQ :
IIT-Delhi has been issued a demand for ₹120 crore in GST, which also includes interest and penalties.
The GST demand pertains to research funding received by IIT-Delhi between the years 2017 and 2022.
The Ministry of Education considers the notice "unfortunate" and a "misinterpretation" of the law, asserting that government-funded research should be exempt from GST.
Yes, several other educational institutions, including central universities, IITs, and state-run and private universities, have reportedly received similar notices from GST authorities.
Concerns have been raised that these demands could place a financial burden on institutions, discourage research, and increase the overall cost of education.
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