Whether input tax credit is allowed on construction activities which are capitalized in books of accounts ?
TRT-2026-1164

Issue Favourable to Tax Payer ?:- no

Held - In the present case, the applicant constructed a building for the purpose of leasing or renting out the same for running an industry. The said building is imbedded in the earth as per clause (b) above and the goods in question are attached to the walls or building so imbedded in the earth for the permanent beneficial enjoyment of the building.

As far as, the contention of the applicant regarding installation of Sewage Treatment .....

TRT-2026-247

Issue Favourable to Tax Payer ?:- no

Held - WBHIDCL holds the ownership title of the land only and holding no proprietary interest in the immovable property constructed or being constructed on it. The Appellant is not providing any construction service to the WBHIDCL and also will not be operating the hotel on behalf of the latter. Further the Eco Resort comes not only with hotel building but also with swimming pool, cafeteria, outdoor barbeque, landscape gardens. The constructio.....

TRT-2026-569

Issue Favourable to Tax Payer ?:- no

Held - The Lease Rent paid during pre-operative period for the lease hold land, on which the construction activity had been taken for furtherance of business, has direct nexus between the Lease Rent and construction of resort. Had the appellant not paid the Lease Rent during pre-operative period they would not be able to take any construction activity thereon. Further, the asset will be capitalized in the books of accounts of the Appellant. So.....

TRT-2026-248

Issue Favourable to Tax Payer ?:- yes

Held - The input tax credit in general is not available for construction, reconstruction, renovation, addition, alteration or repair of an immovable property even when such goods or services or both are used in course or furtherance of business. However, the limitation in such a scenario is extent of capitalization.


 

 

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TRT-2026-246

Issue Favourable to Tax Payer ?:- no

Held - The prohibition from availing input tax credit, as provided under section 17(5)(d) of the GST Act, is not limited to the civil structure being constructed. It extends to the immovable property in general (other than plant and machinery), which includes the supplies received for retaining the right to use and develop the land. Such supplies are essential for the construction of the civil structure on the piece of land. 

The Ap.....

TRT-2026-258

Issue Favourable to Tax Payer ?:- yes

Held - Therefore, the present application for advance ruling is being filed to determine the eligibility of ITC in relation to costs proposed to be incurred for ‘Mechanical Works’ and ‘Electrical Works’ under the Extension Project. ‘Mechanical Works’ entails activities in the nature of Plumbing Works, Fire Protection Work, Air-Conditioning Works, etc and ‘Electrical Works’ entails activities in the nature of Sub station Work, D.....