Himachal Pradesh Amends GST Notification: Farm Produce Over 25kg/L Not 'Pre-packaged' Under Legal Metrology Act.
The Government of Himachal Pradesh has issued an amendment to Notification No. 2/2017-State Tax (Rate) under the Himachal Pradesh Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. Effective from July 15, 2024, the amendment stipulates that agricultural farm produce packaged in quantities exceeding 25 kilograms or 25 liters will not be classified as 'pre-packaged and labelled' under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009. This change is made in the public interest following the Council's recommendations.