GST applicability on Electricity

[N Balachandran]

Sir,

The Electrical Energy Produced through Wind Mills, Solar Power & Thermal Power is subject to GST or not? if presume that, Electrical Energy is out of GST and not required to pay GST on sale of Energy. My understanding is correct or not? please confirm

regards

N.Balachandran

AI Summary

GST Exemption on Electricity: No GST on Energy from Wind, Solar, Thermal; Query on Intermediary Services Remains. A forum participant inquired about the applicability of GST on electricity generated through wind, solar, and thermal power, questioning whether such energy is exempt from GST. A respondent confirmed that electrical energy is not subject to GST. Another participant mentioned purchasing electricity through an intermediary and inquired about the necessity of paying GST on services related to power purchase, which were previously subject to service tax.