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A firm enters into a contract to build a corporate headquarters. The project involves civil construction, installation of a centralized AC plant, supply of furniture, and post-construction maintenance services. The contractor receives an advance before the commencement of work. Analyze the GST implications regarding the nature of supply and input tax credit (ITC).
- 1The contract is a Supply of Services; tax on advance is only for the maintenance portion; both parties can claim full ITC.
- 2The contract is a Works Contract as per Section 2(119); tax on the entire advance is payable; the client is barred from ITC on the building and AC plant under Section 17(5).✓
- 3The entire contract is a Composite Supply of works contract; tax on advance is payable immediately; the client can claim full ITC.
- 4The contract is a Mixed Supply taxed at the highest rate; tax on advance is not payable for the goods portion.
Correct answer
The contract is a Works Contract as per Section 2(119); tax on the entire advance is payable; the client is barred from ITC on the building and AC plant under Section 17(5).
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