Dairy industry in Telangana has urged the State government to help resolve ambiguity surrounding the Goods and Services Tax rate on flavoured milk by pushing for a formal GST Council notification for a uniform 5% levy.
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed an appeal by the Revenue Department against a ruling by the Andhra Pradesh High Court on 5 per cent GST on badam-flavoured milk. Based on this, experts believe the GST Council may consider reviewing the levy on flavoured milk.
Badam ‘flavoured milk’ is not a beverage but is classifiable under a specific entry as ‘milk,’ the Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled. This means Badam ‘flavoured milk’ will attract GST at the rate of 5 per cent and not 12 per cent.
While giving relief to Parle Agro on taxability of flavoured milk, the Madras High Court has held that GST Council…
