Clarification in respect of ITC availed by electronic commerce operators u/s 9(5) of CGST Act.
Reference is invited to Circular No. 167/23/2021 – GST dated 17.12.2021 whichclarified that electronic commerce operators (hereinafter referred toas “ECOs”) required to pay tax under section 9(5) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (hereinafter referred to as “CGST Act”) are not required to reverse input tax credit (ITC) in respect of supply of restaurant services through their platform (notified services under section 9(5)). Inthis regard, representations have been received seeking clarification regarding requirement of reversal of ITC, if any, in respect of supply of services, other than…