GST Clarifies Time of Supply for Spectrum Usage; Continuous Service Rules Apply to Telecom Operators with Deferred Payments.

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....Clarification provided on time of supply of services for spectrum usage and other similar services under GST. For spectrum allocation, where telecom operator opts for deferred payment, it constitutes continuous supply of services as defined u/s 2(33) of WBGST Act. Time of supply governed by section 13(3) of WBGST Act, being earlier of payment date or 60 days from document issue date. Frequency Assignment Letter not considered invoice for 60-day period calculation. Invoice required on or before due date per section 31(5)(a). For upfront payment, GST payable when payment made or due, whichever earlier. For deferred instalments, GST payable as instalments due or paid, whichever earlier. Similar treatment for other natural resource allocations constituting continuous supply.....