- Leasing of mines with royalty charged by the government is classified under Heading 9973, sub-heading 997337 (licensing services for the right to use minerals, including exploration and evaluation).
- Such services are taxable at 18% GST under the Reverse Charge Mechanism as per Notification No. 13/2017-CT (Rate).
- The service does not fall under Entry 17(iii) of Notification No. 11/2017-Central Tax (Rate), which applies to the transfer of the right to use tangible, pre-existing goods.
- Royalty paid for mining rights is considered a compensatory payment for the right to extract minerals, not a tax.
Source: vilgst.com
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