<h1>GST Council Lowers Rates for Job Work, Transport; Clarifies Composition Scheme and Exemptions for Government Services.</h1> The GST Council, in its 22nd meeting, decided on several changes to GST rates for services, aiming to provide relief to small units. Key changes include a 5% GST rate for job work services related to specific products, exemptions for certain transport services, and reduced rates for leasing vehicles purchased before July 2017. The Council also clarified rules for the Composition Scheme and introduced exemptions for specific government-related services. Additionally, the Council outlined changes for works contract services and transportation of natural gas, and addressed technical amendments to existing notifications under various GST Acts.