GST Council likely to take up Infosys case on September 9

New Delhi: The government is trying its best to address the issue of goods and services tax (GST) under the reverse charge mechanism for import of services in the upcoming GST Council meet to be held on September 9, sources privy to the matter at the department told TNIE.

The Council’s decision in this regard is expected to give major relief to stakeholders, such as Infosys, foreign airlines, and international shipping companies.

According to top Government sources, the law committee and fitment committee is looking into the issue of GST under reverse charge mechanism for import of services and based on their analysis, they will make the recommendations to the GST Council whether it should be taken up for discussion or not.