- Real estate developers are contesting the 18% GST levy on transfer of development rights in joint development agreements
- A developer has filed an appeal in the Supreme Court against a ruling by Telangana High Court
- Joint development agreements involve a partnership between landowners and developers for construction projects
- Experts argue that GST should not be levied on joint development agreements as there is no sale of land involved
- Tax experts believe that development rights are only incidental to the sale of land and should not be taxable under GST
- Levying GST on joint development agreements could make real estate development unviable and increase costs for buyers
- The issue of GST on transfer of development rights remains a contentious issue in the real estate industry.
Source: a2ztaxcorp.com
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