Retailers Can Claim ITC for Promotional Goods Supplied at Nominal Rates; Not Considered Gifts u/s 17(5)(h.

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....Admissibility of input tax credit (ITC) - items intended to be supplied by the applicant at a nominal rate under promotional scheme - the applicant intends to provide the said goods to the retailers at a certain consideration, though at a very nominal price and that too upon fulfilment of the criteria as specified in the scheme circular. Hence, it cannot be said that the said goods are being given as ‘gift’ and therefore restriction of availment of input tax credit under clause (h) of Sub-section (5) of section 17 shall not be applicable in respect of the said goods. - AAR....