Clarification on applicability of GST exemption to the DG Shipping approved maritime courses conducted by Maritime Training Institutes of India.

Last updated: 12 October 2019

Notice Date : 10 November 2019

Circular No. 117/36/2019-GST 1

F. No. 354/136/2019-TRU

Government of India

Ministry of Finance

Department of Revenue

(Tax research Unit)

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Room No. 146, North Block,

New Delhi, the 11th October, 2019

To:

The Principal Chief Commissioners/ Chief Commissioners/

Principal Commissioners/ Commissioner of Central Tax (All) /

The Principal Director Generals/ Director Generals (All)

Madam/Sir,

Subject: Clarification on applicability of GST exemption to the DG Shipping approved maritime courses conducted by Maritime Training Institutes of India – reg.

A representation has been received regarding applicability of GST exemption to the Directorate General of Shipping approved maritime courses conducted by the Maritime Training Institutes of India. The same has been examined and following is clarified.

2. Under GST Law, vide Sl. No. 66 of the notification No. 12/2017- Central Tax (Rate) dated 28.06.2017, services provided by educational institutions to its students, faculty and staff are exempt from levy of GST. In the above notification, “educational institution” has been defined to mean an institution providing services by way of education as a part of a curriculum for obtaining a qualification recognised by any law for the time being in force.

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