• Builder is charging 12% GST instead of 8% for MIG2 group

Hi,

I have booked a flat on 3-Jun-2018 in Pune. In a cost builder has charged 12% GST on Agreement Value. Recently I came to know that under PMAY middle income group is eligible for 8% GST. I just checked this with Relationship Manager of construction company. They explained me that they have adjusted 1/3 of GST from per sq ft rate and have already reduced agreement value accordingly as anti profiting discount. But this they have done for each customer irrespective of customer's income group. I am confused whether 8% GST for MIG and whatever builder is explaining to me are 2 different things. Can I get 4% discount on GST over and above anti profiting discount which builder has offered to each customer?
Asked 6 years ago in GST

If builder has adjusted 1/3 Rd value in the total agreement value and then charged GST @12% then it is correct as ultimately it comes to me 8%.The benefit is only of GST under PMAY.

Vivek Kumar Arora
CA, Delhi
4840 Answers
1037 Consultations

5.0 on 5.0

Hi,

It seems that the price has been adjusted to reflect the 8% GST. If what the builder is saying is correct then it is fine and there is no overpayment from your side. However you may want to understand the calculations from the builder- both pre and post GST adjustment.

Regards,

Nikhil.

Nikhil Khanna
CA, Mumbai
1429 Answers
19 Consultations

4.8 on 5.0

Hi,

If you have purchased the flat under PMAY scheme, then you are eligible for GST rate of 8%. It is over and above the anti-profiteering discount.

It's applicable from 22 August 2017. Kindly refer Notification No. 20/2017-Central Tax (Rate).

Yes, 8% GST for mig and Whatever builder is explaining you are two different things.

Abhishek Dugar
CA, Mumbai
3576 Answers
183 Consultations

4.8 on 5.0

Hi

The builder's point of view is not correct.

GST should have been charged @ 8% on the reduced agreement value if you're registered under PMAY.

Lakshita Bhandari
CA, Mumbai
5687 Answers
910 Consultations

5.0 on 5.0

Hi,

Hope you are doing well !

Yes,you can get 4% discount on GST over and above anti profiting discount which builder has offered to each customer, as you are eligible for 8% GST as mentioned in Notification no. 20/2017 applicable from 22 August, 2017.

Thanks & Regards,

Payal Chhajed

Payal Chhajed
CA, Mumbai
5188 Answers
289 Consultations

5.0 on 5.0

Hi

if carpet area is less than 60 sq meter then you will be eligible for 8% gst rate irrespective of income category

Varun Chawla
CA, Ghaziabad
74 Answers
1 Consultation

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