Clarification regarding the scope of "as is / as is, where is basis" mentioned in the GST Circulars issued on the basis of recommendation of the GST Council in its meetings

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....l in its meetings Ref .- GST Council Secretariat mail dated 11.09.2024 as per recommendations of the 54th GST Council Meeting. Instances were brought to the notice of the Commissioner pertaining to the prevailing doubts among the field formations/trade as regards the scope of regularization on "as is" or "as is, where is basis" vide various GST Circulars issued for clarification regarding applicable GST rates and appropriate classification of specified goods or service or both on the basis of recommendation of the GST Council in its various meetings. 2. The GST Council in its 54th Meeting held on 9th September 2024 has recommended issuance of clarification to clarify the intent behind the regularization done in the past meetings. T....

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....d and no refund shall be made if tax has been paid at the higher rate. The intention of the Council is to regularize payment at a lower rate including nil rate due to the tax position taken by taxable person, as full discharge of tax liability. The tax position of a taxable person is reflected in the returns filed by the person where the applicable rate of tax (or relevant exemption entry) on a transaction/supply is declared. 5. Thus, in cases where the matters have been regularized on "as is" or "as is, where is basis", in case of two competing rates and the GST is paid at lower of the two rates, or at nil rate where one of the competing rates was nil under notification entry, by some suppliers while other suppliers have paid at higher ....