GST demand on escrowed lease amounts for government entities quashed, relying on Finance Ministry clarification and exemption

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....HC examined the levy of GST on lease amounts deposited in an escrow account, meant to be ultimately transferred to the Ministry of Urban Development or the Consolidated Fund of India. Petitioner contended that receipts included consideration from Government Departments and Autonomous Bodies, which are exempt from GST, and that demand raised on the escrowed sums was unwarranted. Relying on the Ministry of Finance's clear opinion that the CGST, Delhi South demand was devoid of merit, HC set aside the impugned order dated 29 January 2025 and disposed of the petition.....