GST on Works Contract Service provided to Government Authorities

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Hello

We provide works contract services. rate of GST on the same is 18%.

But is it same if we provide the service to Government Authorities (Government of India,Minsitry of Defence (R&D) ?

Previously we were exempted from service tax.

please help.

AI Summary

GST Rate for Government Works Contracts Reduced to 12% from 18%; Clarification on Exemptions and Official Notification Pending. A discussion on a forum addressed the Goods and Services Tax (GST) applicable to works contract services provided to government authorities. The initial query questioned whether the GST rate of 18% applied to services provided to government entities such as the Ministry of Defence, noting that these services were previously exempt from service tax. Respondents clarified that no exemptions currently exist, distinguishing between full government bodies and government authorities. A follow-up mentioned a GST Council meeting where the GST rate for state and central works contracts was reportedly reduced to 12%, with a query about the availability of the official notification.