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of <h1>Property owner liable for GST on commercial lease to government tenant, not reverse charge mechanism</h1> <h3>In Re: M/s. Jay</h3> In Re: M/s. Jay - TMI Issues Involved:1. Liability for GST on rent: owner or tenantRs.2. Special provisions in GST for government-occupied private buildings.3. Applicability of reverse charge mechanism for GST on rent for government-occupied private buildings.Issue-wise Detailed Analysis:1. Liability for GST on Rent: Owner or TenantRs.The core issue addressed is who is responsible for paying GST on rent for a commercial property leased to a government entity. The ruling clarifies that GST on lease is to be paid by the registered service provider, i.e., the building owner, under the forward charge mechanism. This determination is based on the provisions of Section 7 (1A) of the CGST/SGST Act, 2017, which classify the leasing out of immovable property as a taxable supply. The applicant, being the lessor and a registered supplier of leasing services, is liable for remitting GST on the lease consideration under Section 9 read with Section 15 of the GST Act. The ruling emphasizes that unless a specific provision shifts the liability to the tenant under the Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM), the owner remains liable.2. Special Provisions in GST for Government-Occupied Private BuildingsThe applicant sought clarification on whether there are any special provisions in the GST Act for government-occupied private buildings. The ruling explicitly states that there is no specific provision in the GST Act that addresses government-occupied private buildings. Therefore, the standard GST provisions regarding the liability of the service provider apply, regardless of the tenant's government status.3. Applicability of Reverse Charge Mechanism for GST on Rent for Government-Occupied Private BuildingsThe applicant referenced Notification No. 04/2022-Central Tax (Rate) and No. 05/2022-Central Tax (Rate), suggesting that GST on rent should be payable by the tenant (government) under the reverse charge mechanism. However, the ruling clarifies that these notifications pertain to residential dwellings and do not apply to the renting of commercial property. As such, the reverse charge mechanism is not applicable in this case, and the liability remains with the owner.Conclusion:The ruling concludes that the applicant, as the lessor and registered service provider, is liable to remit GST on the rental services provided. The GST on rent for the commercial property leased to the government entity must be paid by the building owner under the forward charge mechanism, as there are no specific provisions or applicable reverse charge mechanisms that shift this liability to the tenant.
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