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The taxpayer is registered under GST, in the business of transportation. His truck was damaged in an accident. Truck was purchased pre GST. Insurance Company paid 7 lacs, truck purchase value was 10 lac. Whether GST to be paid on 7 lacs received by truck owner?
Whether GST to be paid by recepient of Insurance Claim
25 Sep 2018 
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GST on insurance claims: compensation for loss of a pre-GST business asset is not subject to GST when received.
A registered transport business received insurer indemnity for damage to a truck purchased before GST; the advisory response states that the insurance compensation received by the truck owner is not subject to GST because it constitutes an indemnity rather than consideration for a taxable supply. (AI Summary)
A registered transport business received insurer indemnity for damage to a truck purchased before GST; the advisory response states that the insurance compensation received by the truck owner is not subject to GST because it constitutes an indemnity rather than consideration for a taxable supply. (AI Summary)
