(a) whether the Government is contemplating to exempt the wood used in construction of houses from Goods and Services Tax (GST) or to reduce its rate;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Government is contemplating to exempt the wood used in construction of houses from Goods and Services Tax (GST) or to reduce its rate;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR)
(a) : The GST rate on wood used in construction of houses has been prescribed on the recommendation of the GST Council. There is no recommendation at present for exemption of wood.
(b) and (c) : Does not arise in view of the above.
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