Chapter 18 of 20 · Tax Laws and Practice

Input Tax Credit and Computation of GST Liability

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June 2025Q. 5(a)5 marksSyllabus 2022Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: GST rates were restructured with effect from 22 September 2025 (Notification No. 09/2025-Central Tax (Rate)), so the rates used here may have changed. (ICSI Supplement, December 2026). The answer below reflects the law as it stood for June 2025.
Show the facts common to all parts of Q. 5

Hanuman Ltd. is a paper manufacturing company having a GST registration from Jaipur (Rajasthan). Its manufacturing unit is situated in Ahmedabad (Gujrat). It gives the following information pertaining to September 2024 as under :

(1)Inter-State supply of paper manufactured by Hanuman Ltd. (Invoice value : ₹ 40,00,000).

(2)Intra-State supply of paper manufactured by Hanuman Ltd. (invoice value : ₹ 10,00,000).

(3)Rent of agricultural land let out to ITC Ltd. (it is used for agriculture purposes by ITC, rent of September 2024 being ₹ 11,00,000).

(4)Rent of commercial property located near Uttar Pradesh let out to RK Mall (rent of September being ₹ 6,00,000).

(5)Stock transfer without consideration to its branch at Kota (Rajasthan), Branch has separate GSTN for conveyance of accounting and billing. Value under section 15 is ₹ 20,000 (Intra- State).

Besides, Hanuman Ltd. gives the following information :

-Advance rent of ₹ 6,00,000 pertaining to commercial property for October, 2024 is received on 29th September, 2024 (GST rate : 18%, but GST is not received separately, it will be paid by the tenant only during October, 2024).

-Purchase of inputs during September, 2024 from different parties in Andhra Pradesh (invoice value : ₹ 1,00,000, GST : 5%).

-Purchase of inputs during September 2024 from different parties in Jaipur (invoice value : ₹ 80,000, GST : 12%).

-A computer was purchased from a local supplier for ₹ 2,50,000 (GST rate : 18%) on 1st April, 2024 for office purposes Full input tax credit was taken in April, 2024. However, on 18th September, 2024 it is gifted by Hanuman Ltd. to Suresh, he is a friend of managing director of Hanuman Ltd.

-On 25th September, 2024, Hanuman Ltd. pays advance consultancy fee to a consultant of ₹ 1,00,000. The consultant will provide his service only during December, 2024. Invoice will be issued after completion of job (GST rate on consultancy fee is 18%).

-Outdoor catering services availed for ₹ 1,00,000 for a marketing event organized for his prospective customer (Intra-state transaction and GST rate : 5%).

-Balance available in electronic credit ledger on 1st September, 2024 : ₹ 11,000 (CGST), ₹ 8,01,000 (SGST) and ₹ 2,91,000 (IGST).

Additional Information :

(1)Both inward and outward supplies given above are exclusive of GST.

(2)Rate of GST on outward supplies are 18%.

(3)All the conditions for claiming input tax credit (including conditions imposed by rule 36(4) are satisfied.

On the basis of above case study, you are required to answer the following questions with reference to GST Law :

(a)Calculate the total GST on outward supply for the month of September, 2024 in the context of CGST Act, 2017.

June 2025Q. 6(b)4 marksSyllabus 2022

( b )Divya Ltd., a registered supplier from Gujrat, is engaged in the manufacture of passenger autos. The company provides the following details of purchases made/services availed by it during the month of March, 2025 :

S. No.ParticularsGST (₹)
1.Purchase of iron which is used as a raw material [Goods were received in two lots—first in March and the second in April]3,00,000
2.Purchase of accessories which were delivered directly to the dealers of the company on the direction of Divya Ltd. [Only invoice was received by Divya Ltd.]1,00,000
3.Purchase of bus (seating capacity 15) for the transportation of employees from their residence to company and back1,90,000
4.General insurance taken on a car (seating capacity 5) used by executives of the company for official purposes15,200

You are required to determine the ITC that can be availed by Divya Ltd. for the month of March, 2025 by giving brief explanations for treatment of various items. Subject to the information given above, all the other conditions necessary for availing ITC have been fulfilled.

December 2024Q. 671 markMCQSyllabus 2017

Certain goods have been supplied by a manufacturing company under free warranty. Which one of following statements is true ?

(A)Supply is not in the course of business

(B)No GST is charged on replacements

(C)Supplier is required to reverse the ITC on the replacement part

(D)All of the above

December 2024Q. 721 markMCQSyllabus 2017

Aggregate Turnover of a Registered Person is ₹ 15,00,000 out of which ₹ 6,00,000 is exempted turnover and ₹ 9,00,000 is taxable turnover. The common input on which GST is paid is ₹ 2,16,000. The eligible ITC on Common input as per section 17(2) is :

(A)₹ 2,16,000

(B)₹ 86,400

(C)₹ 1,08,000

(D)₹ 1,29,600

December 2024Q. 781 markMCQSyllabus 2017

Balance in electronic credit ledger can be utilized against payment of :

(A)Output tax

(B)Interest

(C)Penalty

(D)Late fees

December 2024Q. 881 markMCQSyllabus 2017

Input tax credit shall not be available in respect of :

(i)Goods used for personal consumption

(ii)Membership of a club provided by the employer to its employees as per company’s internal policy

(iii)Travel benefits extended to employees on vacation such as leave or home travel concession as per company’s internal policy

(A)(i)

(B)(i) and (ii)

(C)(ii) and (iii)

(D)(i), (ii) and (iii)

December 2024Q. 941 markMCQSyllabus 2017

The biggest benefit of ITC is :

(A)Eliminating the cascading effect of taxes

(B)Reducing the cost of goods and services

(C)Paradigm shift from individuals paying more taxes to more individuals paying taxes

(D)All of the above

December 2024Q. 5(b)4 marksSyllabus 2022
Show the facts common to all parts of Q. 5

VVIP Global Limited registered supplier of Maharashtra has provided the following details for the supply of one machine :

S. No.ParticularsAmount (₹)
1List price of Machine supplied1,20,000
2Cost of protective Packing for safe transportation of machine charged separately in the invoice15,000
3Maintenance Charges compulsory for first year (not included in above list price)20,000
4Installation charges of machinery (not included in above list price)2,500
5Third party Inspection charges (these charges are not recorded in the invoice; these charges are directly paid by buyer to third party inspection agency)4,000
6Price link subsidy received from Government of Maharashtra in relation to Supply of such machinery (The price of ₹ 1,20,000 above is after considering the subsidy of ₹ 30,000)30,000
7Tax Levied by Local Authority on sale of such machine (not included in above list price)3,500

During the month of March, 2024 VVIP Global Limited supplied three machines in the state of Maharashtra and one machine in the state of Gujarat to the registered dealers.

The aggregate annual turnover of the company during the financial year 2022-23 was ₹ 8 crore. However aggregate annual turnover of current financial year 2023-24 was ₹ 4 crore only.

VVlP Global Limited also purchased some machines from registered dealer as well as unregistered dealer during the month of March, 2024. The details of inward supplies during the month of March, 2024 were as follows :

S.ParticularsAmount
No.( ₹ )
1Two Machines purchased from a Dealer who is registered under Regular Scheme in the state of Uttar Pradesh (each machine value ₹ 75,000)1,50.000
2One Machine purchased from a Dealer who is registered under Composition Scheme in the state of Maharashtra76,000
3One Machine purchased from Moon Limited registered under Regular Scheme in the state of Gujrat (Invoice is received and payment is made in the month of March, 2024 but Machine is received in the month of April, 2024)68,000
4Insurance charges, paid to XYZ Insurance Company registered in Pune (Maharashtra) for trucks used for transportation of Machinery for two years (Insurance Premium ₹ 60,000 per year)1,20,000

Balance available in electronic credit ledger of VVIP Global Limited at the beginning of March, 2024 :

CGST₹ 15,000
SGST₹ 10,000
IGST₹ 5,000

Additional Information :

(1)On 26 March, 2024 Moon Limited transported above mentioned one machine to VVIP Global Limited by road, the distance between registered places of business from Moon Limited to VVIP Global Limited is 375 kilometers.

(2)Rate of CGST, SGST and IGST to be charged 9%, 9% and 18% respectively.

(3)Both inward and outward supplies given above are exclusive of taxes, wherever applicable.

(4)All the conditions necessary are availing the ITC have been fulfilled except mentioned above.

Based on the above case scenario and information, you are required to answer the following questions with reference to GST Law :

(b)Compute the Input Tax Credit available for the month of March, 2024 for VVIP Global Limited.

June 2024Q. 551 markMCQSyllabus 2017

The ITC of IGST shall first be utilised towards payment of IGST on Outward Supply. The amount remaining may be utilised towards the payment of :

(A)CGST only

(B)SGST only

(C)First CGST, then SGST/UTGST

(D)First SGST, then CGST/UTGST

June 2024Q. 591 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: GST rates were restructured with effect from 22 September 2025 (Notification No. 09/2025-Central Tax (Rate)), so the rates used here may have changed. (ICSI Supplement, December 2026). The answer below reflects the law as it stood for June 2024.

What is the rate of interest under GST Law as per rule 37(3) in case of reversal of ITC for non-payment of consideration within 180 days ?

(A)10% pa

(B)12% pa

(C)18% pa

(D)24% pa

June 2024Q. 911 markMCQSyllabus 2017

If the goods are received in lots/instalment,

..................... .

(A)50% ITC can be taken on receipt of 1st lot and balance 50% on receipt of last lot

(B)ITC can be availed upon receipt of last lot

(C)100% ITC can be taken on receipt of 1st lot

(D)Proportionate ITC can be availed on receipt of each lot/instalment

June 2024Q. 921 markMCQSyllabus 2017

A supplier takes deduction of depreciation on the GST component of the cost of capital goods as per Income-Tax Act, 1961. The supplier can :

(A)avail only 50% of the said tax component as ITC

(B)not avail ITC on the said tax component

(C)avail 100% ITC of the said tax component

(D)avail only 25% of the said tax component as ITC

June 2024Q. 941 markMCQSyllabus 2017

ITC on purchase of motor vehicles used for making ................. is allowed.

( i )Transportation of goods

( ii )Taxable supplies of transportation of passengers

( iii )Taxable supplies of imparting training on driving

(A)(i)

(B)(i) and (ii)

(C)(ii) and (iii)

(D)(i), (ii) and (iii)

December 2023Q. 611 markMCQSyllabus 2017

Input Tax Credit (ITC) is available in respect of tax paid on :

(A)Goods used for personal consumption

(B)Free samples

(C)Services on which tax has been paid under composition levy

(D)None of the above

December 2023Q. 691 markMCQSyllabus 2017

If a registered person has claimed depreciation on the ........... of the capital goods and plant and machinery under the provisions of the Income Tax Act, the input tax credit on the said tax component shall not be allowed in CGST Act.

(A)Cost

(B)Tax component of the cost

(C)WDV

(D)Realisable value

December 2023Q. 901 markMCQSyllabus 2017

Which of the following can avail of, every month, an amount equal to 50% of the eligible input tax credit on inputs, capital goods and input services of that month ?

(A)Banking Company

(B)Non-banking financial company

(C)Financial institution

(D)All the above

June 2023Q. 621 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: GST rates were restructured with effect from 22 September 2025 (Notification No. 09/2025-Central Tax (Rate)), so the rates used here may have changed. (ICSI Supplement, December 2026). The answer below reflects the law as it stood for June 2023.

Maurya Traders engaged in wholesale trade, made inter-state supply of ₹ 8, 00,000 (without GST) in October, 2022. The rate of GST applicable is 12%. It has input tax credit viz. in ITGST ₹ 40,000; SGST ₹ 60,000; and CGST ₹ 20,000. After adjustment of ITC, how much would be available in the credit ledger of Maurya Traders?

(A)SGST ₹ 4,000 and CGST ₹ 20,000

(B)SGST ₹ 24,000

(C)S GST ₹ 60,000 and CGST Nil

(D)ITGST ₹ 24,000

June 2023Q. 711 markMCQSyllabus 2017

Gautam & Co. has ₹ 2, 15,000 in electronic credit ledger as on 1st January, 2023. For the month of January, 2023 it has input credit of ₹ 60,000 and output tax for supplies of ₹ 1,20,000. In the assessment order passed on 15th January, 2023 it has t o pay penalty of ₹ 40,000, interest of ₹ ₹ 30,000 and fee of ₹ 5,000. After adjustment of eligible items how much would be available in its electronic credit ledger?

(A)₹ 1, 55,000

(B)₹ 1, 15,000

(C)₹ 85,000

(D)₹ 80,000

June 2023Q. 771 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: GST rates were restructured with effect from 22 September 2025 (Notification No. 09/2025-Central Tax (Rate)), so the rates used here may have changed. (ICSI Supplement, December 2026). The answer below reflects the law as it stood for June 2023.

M & Co. purchased raw material 500 kgs @ ₹ 60 per kg plus GST @ 12% thereon. It manufactured a product which is exempt from GST. How much M & Co. can claim ITC in respect of raw materials so purchased?

(A)Nil

(B)₹ 3,600

(C)₹ 1,800

(D)₹ 2,400

June 2023Q. 851 markMCQSyllabus 2017

Rosy & Co. became liable to pay GST from 1st October, 2022 and obtained registration on 25th October, 2022. From which date it is eligible to take ITC in respect of raw materials/finished goods and capital work in progress held by it?

(A)As on 31st October, 2022

(B)As on 25th October, 2022

(C)As on 1st October, 2022

(D)As on 30th September, 2022

June 2023Q. 991 markMCQSyllabus 2017

MC (P) Ltd. acquired 4 motor cars meant for directors use and for use of the company. The GST paid thereon amounts to ₹ 6, 20, 000. How much of the GST paid is eligible for input tax credit?

(A)₹ 6, 20,000

(B)₹ 3, 10,000

(C)₹ 62,000

(D)Nil

December 2022Q. 701 markMCQSyllabus 2017

Which one of the following is not a condition as per section 16(2) of CGST Act, 20l7, to avail Input Tax Credit (ITC):

(A)Recipient has possession of tax invoice issued by supplier

(B)Goods or Services is actually consumed by Recipient

(C)Filing of valid return by supplier

(D)Supplier pays the tax to the government

December 2022Q. 721 markMCQSyllabus 2017

Determine the amount of Input tax credit admissible to PQR Ltd. in respect of the following goods procured by it in the month of January 2022:

Goods used in construction of an additional floor of office building ₹ 25,000

Packing Materials used in a factory ₹ 8,000 Goods destroyed due to natural calamities ₹ 17,000

(A)₹ 25,000

(B)₹ 8,000

(C)₹ 7,000

(D)₹ 50,000

December 2022Q. 731 markMCQSyllabus 2017

Input Tax credit as credited in Electronic Credit ledger can be utilized for:

(A)Payment of Interest

(B)Payment of late fees

(C)Payment of Taxes

(D)Payment of Interest and payment of late fees both

December 2022Q. 851 markMCQSyllabus 2017

A dealer has an SGST Credit of ₹ 4 Lakh in his ITC ledger for the month of December 2021 and the same month he has CGST output Liability of ₹ 3 Lakh. What an amount should be deposited by that dealer to his Electronic cash ledger maintained in GSTN portal to file a valid return?

(A)No deposit is required

(B)₹ 4 Lakh

(C)₹ 3 Lakh

(D)₹ 1 Lakh

December 2022Q. 911 markMCQSyllabus 2017

Which of the following liability cannot be adjusted against input tax credit of UTGST ?

(A)IGST

(B)UTGST

(C)CGST

(D)Both(A) and (C)

June 2022Q. 561 markMCQSyllabus 2017

Bharath Ltd is engaged in making Sweets. The Company on Diwali, distributed the same sweets to its employees. Can the company claim ITC in respect to the inputs used in making such gifts to its employees?

(A)Yes

(B)No

(C)Yes, after approval from GST Commissioner

(D)Yes, to the extent of 50% of Inputs

June 2022Q. 581 markMCQSyllabus 2017

As per Section 17 of CGST Act, 2017, for banking companies using inputs and input services partly for taxable supplies and partly for exempt supplies, which of the following statement is true?

(A)ITC shall be compulsorily restricted to credit attributable to taxable supplies including zero rated supplies

(B)50% of eligible ITC on inputs, Capital goods and input service shall be mandatorily taken in a month and rest shall lapse

(C)Either (a) or (b) at the option of banking company

(D)None of the above

June 2022Q. 621 markMCQSyllabus 2017

What should be the treatment of tax element in a capital asset under CGST Act, 2017?

(A)Capitalize the same and claim depreciation thereon

(B)Claim the ITC at first instance

(C)Either (A) or (B)

(D)Both (A) and (B)

June 2022Q. 671 markMCQSyllabus 2017

Balance in electronic credit ledger under IGST can be used against which liability:

(A)IGST Liability only

(B)IGST and CGST liability only

(C)IGST, CGST and SGST liability

(D)None of the above

June 2022Q. 681 markMCQSyllabus 2017

In case of exports and supplies to SEZs, no tax is payable. In these cases on the inputs used :

(A)ITC is allowed

(B)ITC is not allowed

(C)ITC is allowed provided the export results into inflow of foreign currency

(D)ITC @ 50% is allowed up to inflow of foreign currency and amount from SEZs

June 2022Q. 751 markMCQSyllabus 2017

The ITC as self-assessed in the return of a registered person shall be credited to :

(A)Electronic Liability Ledger

(B)Electronic Cash Ledger

(C)Electronic Credit Ledger

(D)Electronic Available Ledger

June 2022Q. 821 markMCQSyllabus 2017

As per section 16 of CGST Act, 2017, whether credit on inputs can be availed based on receipt of documents and or on receipt of goods :

(A)Receipt of goods

(B)Receipt of documents

(C)After receipt of goods and documents

(D)Either receipt of documents or Receipt of goods

June 2022Q. 901 markMCQSyllabus 2017

Sathvik has received the goods in 5 lots in respect of a single invoice. Which of the following is in accordance with the first proviso to section 16(2) of CGST Act, 2017:

(A)100% ITC can be taken on receipt of 1st lot

(B)50% ITC can be taken on receipt of each lot

(C)100% ITC can be availed upon receipt of last instalment of the lot

(D)None of the above

December 2021Q. 811 markMCQOld syllabus

A GST registered manufacturing company furnished the following information for the month of December 2020 :

(a)Goods and services on which tax has been paid by the supplier under section 10 of ₹ 10,000

(b)Capital goods used for construction of building of ₹ 5,000

(c)Laptop to be used within factory office of ₹ 25,000 You are required to calculate input tax credit available to it.

(A)₹ 40,000

(B)₹ 25,000

(C)₹ 30,000

(D)No input tax credit

December 2021Q. 571 markMCQSyllabus 2017

Under model of GST adopted by India taxes paid on the inward supplies made by a registered person is available as Input Tax Credit (ITC), which can be utilized for making payments as per section 49 of the CGST Act, 2017. The ITC of CGST can be utilized for :

(A)CGST only

(B)SGST only

(C)1st SGST & then IGST

(D)1st CGST & then IGST

December 2021Q. 751 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: GST rates were restructured with effect from 22 September 2025 (Notification No. 09/2025-Central Tax (Rate)), so the rates used here may have changed. (ICSI Supplement, December 2026). The answer below reflects the law as it stood for December 2021.

XYZ Ltd of Jaipur purchased on 1.8.2019 a machine for ₹ 10 lakh and paid IGST @ 12%. The ITC of the capital goods used in business was claimed till the machine was sold on 5.12.2020 for ₹ 6,00,000 to Yadav Enterprises of Jaipur by charging tax under GST @ 12%. Find out the amount of tax payable/ITC reversible.

(A)₹ 1,56,000

(B)₹ 84,000

(C)₹ 72,000

(D)₹ 90,000

December 2021Q. 761 markMCQSyllabus 2017

Chandra Prakash acquired a capital asset on 1st April, 2019 which was used for manufacturing and production of goods/ supplies which are exempt under CGST Act, 2017. However, the Government, by the notification issued in November, 2020 made the supplies so manufactured as taxable. Cost of the capital asset was ₹ 5,00,000 on which GST @ 18% was charged. Amount of input tax credit (ITC) on such capital asset available for the reason of asset now being used in the production of taxable supplies shall be .......................

(A)₹ 90,000

(B)₹ 63,000

(C)₹ 58,500

(D)₹ 54,000

December 2021Q. 881 markMCQSyllabus 2017

As per section 16 of the CGST Act, 2017 relating to eligibility and conditions for taking Input Tax Credit (ITC); state when the Input Tax Credit (ITC) be available where the goods are received in lots/installments;

(A)50% be taken on receipt of 1st installment and balance 50% on receipt of last installment of goods

(B)ITC can be availed upon receipt of last installment of goods

(C)Proportionate ITC can be availed on receipt of each lot/installment of goods

(D)100% ITC can be taken on receipt of 1st installment of goods.

December 2021Q. 901 markMCQSyllabus 2017

Kuber, a registered person under GST as the proprietor of M/s Natraj Restaurant died on 15.07.2020 and left behind his wife & son. His son wants to continue the business of the deceased father and therefore consulted the tax consultant to complete the formalities under the CGST Act, 2017. The consultant had given which out of the following advices to the son for carrying the business of Natraj Restaurant after the death of his father.

(A)The son should get himself registered by filing application in GST–REG - 01under the name of M/s Natraj Restaurant, in his own PAN and should also file form GST–ITC – 02.

(B)The son can get the authorized signatory changed by filing an application to the proper officer and can continue the same business in the capacity of legal heir.

(C)The son should close the old firm and start new business under different name or in the same name by filing application for registration.

(D)The son should do business in the capacity of a Manager and by making the wife of deceased (his mother) as the proprietor of M/s Natraj Restaurant.

December 2021Q. 911 markMCQSyllabus 2017

Electronic Credit Ledger (ECL) shall be maintained in GST-PMT-2 by each registered person. State which out of the following are debited to the Electronic Credit Ledger :

(A)Matched input tax credit

(B)Provisionally input tax credit

(C)Unmatched input tax credit

(D)All of the above

December 2021Q. 951 markMCQSyllabus 2017

The self assessed input tax credit (ITC) in the return filed in form GSTR-3B of the registered person shall be credited to his ........................ in accordance with section 41 or section 43A of the CGST Act, 2017.

(A)Electronic Credit Ledger

(B)Electronic Cash Ledger

(C)Electronic Liability Ledger

(D)Electronic Ledger

June 2021Q. 841 markMCQOld syllabus

Which out of the following is the false statement regarding eligibility and conditions for taking input tax credit as per section 16 of CGST Act ?

(A)Every registered person is eligible to take credit of GST charged to him for his inward supply of goods/services if he uses such supplies in course or furtherance of his business.

(B)Payment of tax and filing of return is also necessary to claim ITC.

(C)Where the goods against an invoice are received in lots or installments, the registered person shall be entitled to take credit upon receipt of the last lot or installment.

(D)Depreciation under section 32 of the Income Tax Act shall be claimed on the tax portion on which ITC has been claimed.

June 2021Q. 851 markMCQOld syllabus

Section 17 of CGST Act, 2017 where a banking company or a financial institution including a non-banking financial company, engaged in supplying services by way of accepting deposits, extending loans or advance shall have the option to either comply with the provision of sub section (2), or avail of, every month, an amount equal to________ of the eligible input tax credit on inputs, capital goods and input services in that month and the rest shall lapse.

(A)30%

(B)40%

(C)50%

(D)60%

June 2021Q. 861 markMCQOld syllabus

The maximum time limit for availing Input Tax Credit (ITC) in CGST Act, 2017 :

(A)90 days

(B)180 days

(C)One year

(D)Two years

June 2021Q. 661 markMCQSyllabus 2017

A banking company has ₹ 52,000 by way of input tax credit for the month of January, 2021. How much of input tax credit it can avail and how much would lapse ?

(A)₹ 26,000 and balance 50% of ITC would lapse

(B)₹ 13,000 and balance 75% of ITC would lapse

(C)₹ 39,000 and balance 25% of ITC would lapse

(D)₹ 52,000 and nothing would lapse

June 2021Q. 671 markMCQSyllabus 2017

Purchase invoices beyond what period are not eligible for input tax credit ?

(A)6 months

(B)1 year

(C)2 years

(D)9 months

June 2021Q. 681 markMCQSyllabus 2017

Balaram has made purchase of raw material vide invoice dated 11.01.2021 which has IGST of ₹ 24,000 (18%). Up to which date, he is entitled to take input tax credit ?

(A)10.07.2021

(B)10.01.2022

(C)10.01.2023

(D)10.10.2021

June 2021Q. 691 markMCQSyllabus 2017

Chand & Co. bought a machine for ₹ 3 lakhs on 01.04.2019 plus GST @ 18% was charged on it. The goods manufactured became chargeable w.e.f. 01.08.2020. How much of input tax credit on such machinery purchase could be availed after the goods manufactured by it became taxable under GST ?

(A)₹ 40,500

(B)₹ 27,000

(C)₹ 54,000

(D)₹ 37,800

June 2021Q. 741 markMCQSyllabus 2017

The amount available in electronic credit ledger cannot be used for payment of which of the following :

(A)Interest

(B)Penalty

(C)Fees

(D)All of the above

December 2020Q. 771 markMCQOld syllabus

According to Rule - 3 of CGST Rules, any registered person opts to pay tax under section 10 of the CGST Act, 2017 shall file an intimation in Form GST ________ prior to commencement of financial year and shall also furnish the statement in Form GST ________ within 60 days from the commencement of relevant financial year.

(A)CMP-01, ITC-1

(B)CMP-02, ITC-3

(C)CMP-03, ITC-3

(D)CMP-02, ITC-2

December 2020Q. 871 markMCQOld syllabus

A GST registered manufacturing company provides the information and particulars of GST paid for the month of December, 2019 on (a) goods and services where tax has been paid by supplier under section 10 of the CGST Act, 2017 of ₹ 20,000 (b) capital goods used for construction of building of ₹ 10,000 (c) laptops to be used within factory office of ₹ 35,000. You are required to work out the amount of available input tax credit (ITC).

(A)₹ 45,000

(B)₹ 55,000

(C)₹ 65,000

(D)₹ 35,000

December 2020Q. 771 markMCQSyllabus 2017

Input tax credit (ITC) as per section 16 of the CGST Act, 2017 be available to a registered person on fulfillment of certain conditions. Find from the following which are such conditions :

(i)Possession of tax invoice

(ii)Receipt of the goods or services

(iii)Tax has been paid to supplier

(iv)Furnished return u/s 39

(A)(i) & (ii)

(B)(i), (ii) & (iii)

(C)(i), (ii) & (iv)

(D)all the above four

December 2020Q. 781 markMCQSyllabus 2017

A registered person shall not be entitled to take input tax credit (ITC) as per section 18(1) of the CGST Act, 2017 in respect of any supply of goods or services or both after the expiry of ---------- from the date of issue of tax invoice relating to such supply.

(A)6 Months

(B)9 Months

(C)2 Years

(D)1 Year

December 2020Q. 791 markMCQSyllabus 2017

Chetan Prasad purchased a machine of value of ₹ 2,50,000 on which GST at the rate of 18% was charged in invoice dated 03-04-2018. This machine was used by him in manufacturing of exempted supplies. However, the supplies manufactured by him become taxable from 01-11-2019. He claims that he is entitled for ITC on this machine because being used in manufacturing of taxable supplies. Find the amount of ITC available to him if any, relating to this machine as per rule 40(2) of the CGST Rules, 2017.

(A)₹ 29,250

(B)₹ 45,000

(C)₹ 31,500

(D)₹ 22,500

December 2020Q. 801 markMCQSyllabus 2017

Inox Ltd engaged in manufacture of electrical appliances provides the details of the GST paid on various items during the month of January, 2020 and asks you to find out the amount of input tax credit (ITC) available to them :

ParticularsAmount ( ₹ )
Transformers used in manufacturing process3,00,000
Mini Trucks used for transportation in factory2,00,000
Food, Pastries and articles consumed in factory25,000
Machine capitalized with tax to claim depreciation2,50,000

(A)₹ 5,25,000

(B)₹ 5,00,000

(C)₹ 7,50,000

(D)₹ 7,75,000

December 2019Q. 951 markMCQOld syllabus

Which of the following supply of goods or services is eligible for input tax credit?

(A)Purchase of motor vehicle for supply of goods

(B)Membership fee for health club

(C)Food and beverages to employees

(D)Cost of paint for office building

December 2019Q. 711 markMCQSyllabus 2017

A registered taxable person is eligible to obtain Input Tax Credit (ITC) as per section 16 of the CGST Act, on fulfilling of certain conditions which consist of that such person should :

(i)Be in possession of tax invoice

(ii)Have received the goods

(iii)Supplier have not paid the tax charged

(iv)Supplier have furnished the return u/s 39

(A)(i), (ii) & (iv)

(B)(i), (iii) & (iv)

(C)(i), (ii) & (iii)

(D)(i), (ii), (iii) & (iv)

December 2019Q. 731 markMCQSyllabus 2017

ABC Ltd. is engaged in manufacture of electrical appliances supply following details relating to GST paid on various items by them :

ItemGST Paid ( ₹ )
Electrical Transformers utilized in the manufacturing process1,20,000
Trucks used for transporting materials80,000
Cakes and Pastries for consumption within factory12,500

The amount of Input Tax Credit (ITC) available to ABC Ltd. shall be .............. .

(A)₹ 2,00,000

(B)₹ 2,12,500

(C)₹ 52,500

(D)₹ 1,00,000

December 2019Q. 741 markMCQSyllabus 2017

The Input Tax Credit (ITC) is being credited to ........................ of a person which may be used by the person to pay his out-put tax liability.

(A)Electronic Cash Ledger

(B)Electronic Credit Ledger

(C)Electronic Tax Ledger

(D)Electronic Tax Credit Ledger

December 2019Q. 751 markMCQSyllabus 2017

Zebra, a supplier of goods located at Jaipur paid GST under regular scheme both Interstate and Intra-state. The supplies are chargeable to GST @ 18% The outward taxable supply in the month of February, 2019 made by him of Intrastate ₹ 12,00,000 and Inter-state ₹ 5,00,000. The total tax liability under GST Act on both these supplies shall be ........................., if he is having the Opening Balance of ITC available of ₹ 45,000 each under CGST and SGST and of ₹ 55,000 under IGST.

(A)₹ 3,06,000

(B)₹ 2,16,000

(C)₹ 1,61,000

(D)₹ 1,71,000

June 2019Q. 931 markMCQOld syllabus

The registered person, in case of supply of capital goods or of plant and machinery on which input tax credit (ITC) has been availed/ taken shall pay an amount equal to the Input Tax Credit on such capital goods or plant and machinery which is being arrived at by reducing the Input-tax at ________ percentage points for every quarter or part thereof from the date of issue of invoice of such goods or the tax on the transaction value of such capital goods, whichever is higher.

(A)3

(B)5

(C)6

(D)2

June 2019Q. 1001 markMCQOld syllabus

Radhey & Company registered supplier paying GST under regular scheme had made Interstate Taxable Supply of ₹ 8,00,000 and Intrastate Taxable Supply of ₹ 6,00,000 chargeable under CGST, SGST, and IGST at the rates of 9%, 9% and 18% respectively. He is having available amount of ITC under CGST of ₹ 30,000 and under SGST of ₹ 20,000. Supplies made are exclusive of taxes. Amount of the total tax payable as CGST, SGST and IGST after availing the amount of ITC by Radhey & Company on such supplies shall be of ?

(A)2,30,000

(B)2,00,000

(C)2,22,000

(D)2,26,000

June 2019Q. 4(c)4 marksSyllabus 2017

(c)SS Ltd., a registered person under GST, is manufacturing taxable goods. The company supplies following information relating to GST paid on purchases made and input services availed in July, 2018 :

GST Paid ₹

Trucks used to bring raw materials1,40,000
Raw materials purchased (to be received in August, 2018)2,10,000
Inputs are to be received in four lots. The second lot was received during this month1,00,000
GST paid on six capital goods (out of the six, the invoice of one item was missing on which a GSTof ₹ 60,000 was paid)3,80,000

Calculate the amount of input tax credit available to SS Ltd., for the month of July, 2018. Assume that all the conditions for availing ITC are satisfied.

December 2018Q. 4(e)4 marksSyllabus 2017

(e)Explain in brief, how the imports and/or exports will be taxed under the GST law and whether any set off will be available as Import Tax Credit (ITC) of the IGST paid on such imports and/or exports.

December 2018Q. 6A(i)5 marksSyllabus 2017Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: GST rates were restructured with effect from 22 September 2025 (Notification No. 09/2025-Central Tax (Rate)), so the rates used here may have changed. (ICSI Supplement, December 2026). The answer below reflects the law as it stood for December 2018.

(i)True Sai Cars Pvt. Ltd., Tamil Nadu is a dealer in cars. They import cars from abroad and sell it to customers in India. On 20th March, 2018, they have imported cars from Japan, as per following details :

Value of cars (Assessable value)₹ 4,00,00,000
Customs duty10%
IGST28%
Compensation cess20%

True Sai Cars Pvt. Ltd., are eligible to claim input tax credit (ITC). Their output IGST liability, before taking credit for ITC is ₹ 130 lakh. Compute the net liability towards customs duty and IGST.

June 2026Q. 5(a)5 marksSyllabus 2022
Show the facts common to all parts of Q. 5

M/s Khatri Electronics Pvt. Ltd. a registered supplier in Bengaluru, Karnataka provides the following information relating to the Inward and Outward supply made during the month of August, 2025 :

S. No.Outward Supplies
1.Advance received ₹ 2,00,000 from Anurag of Karnataka for business support services to be supplied in the month of September, 2025.
2.Supplied Refrigerators worth ₹ 15,00,000 to a dealer in Kerala. It includes freight of ₹ 50,000 incurred by Khatri Electronics Pvt. Ltd. as per the terms of supply.
3.Provided commissioning services worth ₹ 4,00,000 under Pure labor contract to M/s Blue Wings of Surat, Gujrat for Multi-storey residential complex.
4.Supplied a latest technology laptop with touch screen option to Managing Director’s friend for a consideration of ₹ 70,000 (open market value) as well as sale to unknown customers was at ₹ 1,25,000.
5.Provided a 5% cash discount for early payment on intra-state supply worth ₹ 2,00,000 (18% GST). Discount was pre-agreed and noted in the invoice.
Inward Supplies
1.Raw materials from a local supplier : ₹ 6,00,000 @ 5%.
2.Bought a SUV motor vehicle for official use : ₹ 10,00,000 + 18% IGST.
3.Purchased goods from Agarwal & Co., a registered composition dealer in the state of Karnataka worth ₹ 5,00,000.
4.Purchased Industrial HVAC system (Capital Goods) from a registered dealer of Mumbai : ₹ 8,00,000 + 18% IGST.
5.Payment of ₹ 50,000 made to M/s ABC Caterers of Bengaluru for providing daily breakfast and lunch to the employees of the company, as voluntary staff welfare measure. GST Rate is applicable @ 5% on it.

Balance available in electronic credit ledger of M/s Khatri Electronics Pvt. Ltd. at the beginning of August, 2025 are :

CGST₹ 50,000
SGST₹ 45,000
IGST₹ 20,000

Additional Information :

(i)M/s Khatri Electronics Pvt. Ltd. regularly filed its monthly GST Return on time. But Annual Return under GST for the financial year 2024-25 was filed on 31st March, 2026. The turnover of M/s Khatri Electronics Pvt. Ltd. during the financial year 2024- 25 was ₹ 6 crore.

(ii)Both the outward and inward supplies given above are exclusive of GST unless stated otherwise.

(iii)Rate of CGST, SGST and IGST is to be charged 9%, 9% and 18% respectively where no specific rate is provided.

(iv)All conditions necessary for availing the ITC have been fulfilled except mentioned above.

Based on the above information, you are required to answer the following questions with reference to GST Law :

(a)Compute the value of Output Tax Liability under GST for M/s Khatri Electronics Pvt. Ltd. for the month of August, 2025.

June 2026Q. 5(c)4 marksSyllabus 2022
Show the facts common to all parts of Q. 5

M/s Khatri Electronics Pvt. Ltd. a registered supplier in Bengaluru, Karnataka provides the following information relating to the Inward and Outward supply made during the month of August, 2025 :

S. No.Outward Supplies
1.Advance received ₹ 2,00,000 from Anurag of Karnataka for business support services to be supplied in the month of September, 2025.
2.Supplied Refrigerators worth ₹ 15,00,000 to a dealer in Kerala. It includes freight of ₹ 50,000 incurred by Khatri Electronics Pvt. Ltd. as per the terms of supply.
3.Provided commissioning services worth ₹ 4,00,000 under Pure labor contract to M/s Blue Wings of Surat, Gujrat for Multi-storey residential complex.
4.Supplied a latest technology laptop with touch screen option to Managing Director’s friend for a consideration of ₹ 70,000 (open market value) as well as sale to unknown customers was at ₹ 1,25,000.
5.Provided a 5% cash discount for early payment on intra-state supply worth ₹ 2,00,000 (18% GST). Discount was pre-agreed and noted in the invoice.
Inward Supplies
1.Raw materials from a local supplier : ₹ 6,00,000 @ 5%.
2.Bought a SUV motor vehicle for official use : ₹ 10,00,000 + 18% IGST.
3.Purchased goods from Agarwal & Co., a registered composition dealer in the state of Karnataka worth ₹ 5,00,000.
4.Purchased Industrial HVAC system (Capital Goods) from a registered dealer of Mumbai : ₹ 8,00,000 + 18% IGST.
5.Payment of ₹ 50,000 made to M/s ABC Caterers of Bengaluru for providing daily breakfast and lunch to the employees of the company, as voluntary staff welfare measure. GST Rate is applicable @ 5% on it.

Balance available in electronic credit ledger of M/s Khatri Electronics Pvt. Ltd. at the beginning of August, 2025 are :

CGST₹ 50,000
SGST₹ 45,000
IGST₹ 20,000

Additional Information :

(i)M/s Khatri Electronics Pvt. Ltd. regularly filed its monthly GST Return on time. But Annual Return under GST for the financial year 2024-25 was filed on 31st March, 2026. The turnover of M/s Khatri Electronics Pvt. Ltd. during the financial year 2024- 25 was ₹ 6 crore.

(ii)Both the outward and inward supplies given above are exclusive of GST unless stated otherwise.

(iii)Rate of CGST, SGST and IGST is to be charged 9%, 9% and 18% respectively where no specific rate is provided.

(iv)All conditions necessary for availing the ITC have been fulfilled except mentioned above.

Based on the above information, you are required to answer the following questions with reference to GST Law :

(c)Compute the Net minimum GST payable in cash (CGST/SGST/IGST) for M/s Khatri Electronics Pvt. Ltd. for the month of August, 2025.

December 2025Q. 5(b)4 marksSyllabus 2022Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: GST rates were restructured with effect from 22 September 2025 (Notification No. 09/2025-Central Tax (Rate)), so the rates used here may have changed. Individual life and health insurance services were exempted from GST from 22 September 2025 (Notification No. 16/2025-Central Tax (Rate)). (ICSI Supplement, December 2026). The answer below reflects the law as it stood for December 2025.
Show the facts common to all parts of Q. 5

M/s Optitech Solutions Pvt. Ltd., a registered supplier in Mumbai, Maharashtra, is engaged in manufacturing electronic appliances and providing IT support services. The company furnishes the following details for the month of August, 2025.

PART A : Outward Supplies

1.Supply of AC units worth ₹ 12,00,000 to a registered dealer in Gujarat. Freight of ₹ 70,000 was also charged in Invoice separately for delivery (arranged by Optitech). GST Rate on AC is 28% and GST Rate on Freight is 18%.

2.Supplied a combo pack of :

l Smart TV ( ₹ 25,000) - GST @ 18%

l Bluetooth Speaker ( ₹ 4,000) - GST @ 18%

l Wall Mount Kit ( ₹ 1,000) - GST @ 12%

Sold as a combo for ₹ 28,000 in Maharashtra (no separate prices).

3.Provided software support services to a client in USA. Service value : ₹ 5,00,000. Exported under LUT without payment of tax. Amount received in convertible foreign exchange.

4.Supplied diagnostic equipment worth ₹ 2,00,000 to a Government Hospital in Mumbai without any consideration under CSR. ITC on such goods was claimed earlier.

5.Provided IT consulting services in Delhi worth ₹ 3,50,000. GST @ 18%. The client deducted TDS under Income Tax Act while paying.

6.Supplied laptops value ₹ 4,00,000 to an SEZ unit in Tamil Nadu against bond without payment of tax. GST Rate on laptop is 18%.

PART B : Inward Supplies

1.Purchased raw materials from a registered supplier in Maharashtra worth ₹ 5,00,000. GST @ 18%. Goods received and recorded in books on 25th August, 2025.

2.Purchased a car for ₹ 8,00,000 + 28% GST for director’s official and personal use.

3.Rent paid to registered supplier in Mumbai of ₹ 1,50,000 for commercial premises in Mumbai. GST @ 18%.

4.Paid ₹ 80,000 for legal services received from an unregistered Individual advocate located in Mumbai. No GST charged by him.

5.Procured health insurance for all factory employees, payment being optional, it is not mandatory under any law; Premium paid ₹ 60,000 + 18% GST.

Additional Information :

(1)Both the inward and outward supplies given above are exclusive of GST unless stated otherwise.

(2)Rate of CGST, SGST and IGST is to be charged 9%, 9% and 18% respectively where no specific rate is provided.

(3)All the conditions necessary for availing the ITC have been fulfilled except mentioned above.

Based on the above information, you are required to answer the following questions with reference to GST Law :

(b)Compute the value of Output Tax Liability under the GST for M/s Optitech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

for the month of August, 2025.

December 2025Q. 5(d)5 marksSyllabus 2022Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: GST rates were restructured with effect from 22 September 2025 (Notification No. 09/2025-Central Tax (Rate)), so the rates used here may have changed. Individual life and health insurance services were exempted from GST from 22 September 2025 (Notification No. 16/2025-Central Tax (Rate)). (ICSI Supplement, December 2026). The answer below reflects the law as it stood for December 2025.
Show the facts common to all parts of Q. 5

M/s Optitech Solutions Pvt. Ltd., a registered supplier in Mumbai, Maharashtra, is engaged in manufacturing electronic appliances and providing IT support services. The company furnishes the following details for the month of August, 2025.

PART A : Outward Supplies

1.Supply of AC units worth ₹ 12,00,000 to a registered dealer in Gujarat. Freight of ₹ 70,000 was also charged in Invoice separately for delivery (arranged by Optitech). GST Rate on AC is 28% and GST Rate on Freight is 18%.

2.Supplied a combo pack of :

l Smart TV ( ₹ 25,000) - GST @ 18%

l Bluetooth Speaker ( ₹ 4,000) - GST @ 18%

l Wall Mount Kit ( ₹ 1,000) - GST @ 12%

Sold as a combo for ₹ 28,000 in Maharashtra (no separate prices).

3.Provided software support services to a client in USA. Service value : ₹ 5,00,000. Exported under LUT without payment of tax. Amount received in convertible foreign exchange.

4.Supplied diagnostic equipment worth ₹ 2,00,000 to a Government Hospital in Mumbai without any consideration under CSR. ITC on such goods was claimed earlier.

5.Provided IT consulting services in Delhi worth ₹ 3,50,000. GST @ 18%. The client deducted TDS under Income Tax Act while paying.

6.Supplied laptops value ₹ 4,00,000 to an SEZ unit in Tamil Nadu against bond without payment of tax. GST Rate on laptop is 18%.

PART B : Inward Supplies

1.Purchased raw materials from a registered supplier in Maharashtra worth ₹ 5,00,000. GST @ 18%. Goods received and recorded in books on 25th August, 2025.

2.Purchased a car for ₹ 8,00,000 + 28% GST for director’s official and personal use.

3.Rent paid to registered supplier in Mumbai of ₹ 1,50,000 for commercial premises in Mumbai. GST @ 18%.

4.Paid ₹ 80,000 for legal services received from an unregistered Individual advocate located in Mumbai. No GST charged by him.

5.Procured health insurance for all factory employees, payment being optional, it is not mandatory under any law; Premium paid ₹ 60,000 + 18% GST.

Additional Information :

(1)Both the inward and outward supplies given above are exclusive of GST unless stated otherwise.

(2)Rate of CGST, SGST and IGST is to be charged 9%, 9% and 18% respectively where no specific rate is provided.

(3)All the conditions necessary for availing the ITC have been fulfilled except mentioned above.

Based on the above information, you are required to answer the following questions with reference to GST Law :

(d)Compute the Net minimum GST payable by M/s Optitech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. for the month of August, 2025.

June 2025Q. 5(c)5 marksSyllabus 2022Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: GST rates were restructured with effect from 22 September 2025 (Notification No. 09/2025-Central Tax (Rate)), so the rates used here may have changed. (ICSI Supplement, December 2026). The answer below reflects the law as it stood for June 2025.
Show the facts common to all parts of Q. 5

Hanuman Ltd. is a paper manufacturing company having a GST registration from Jaipur (Rajasthan). Its manufacturing unit is situated in Ahmedabad (Gujrat). It gives the following information pertaining to September 2024 as under :

(1)Inter-State supply of paper manufactured by Hanuman Ltd. (Invoice value : ₹ 40,00,000).

(2)Intra-State supply of paper manufactured by Hanuman Ltd. (invoice value : ₹ 10,00,000).

(3)Rent of agricultural land let out to ITC Ltd. (it is used for agriculture purposes by ITC, rent of September 2024 being ₹ 11,00,000).

(4)Rent of commercial property located near Uttar Pradesh let out to RK Mall (rent of September being ₹ 6,00,000).

(5)Stock transfer without consideration to its branch at Kota (Rajasthan), Branch has separate GSTN for conveyance of accounting and billing. Value under section 15 is ₹ 20,000 (Intra- State).

Besides, Hanuman Ltd. gives the following information :

-Advance rent of ₹ 6,00,000 pertaining to commercial property for October, 2024 is received on 29th September, 2024 (GST rate : 18%, but GST is not received separately, it will be paid by the tenant only during October, 2024).

-Purchase of inputs during September, 2024 from different parties in Andhra Pradesh (invoice value : ₹ 1,00,000, GST : 5%).

-Purchase of inputs during September 2024 from different parties in Jaipur (invoice value : ₹ 80,000, GST : 12%).

-A computer was purchased from a local supplier for ₹ 2,50,000 (GST rate : 18%) on 1st April, 2024 for office purposes Full input tax credit was taken in April, 2024. However, on 18th September, 2024 it is gifted by Hanuman Ltd. to Suresh, he is a friend of managing director of Hanuman Ltd.

-On 25th September, 2024, Hanuman Ltd. pays advance consultancy fee to a consultant of ₹ 1,00,000. The consultant will provide his service only during December, 2024. Invoice will be issued after completion of job (GST rate on consultancy fee is 18%).

-Outdoor catering services availed for ₹ 1,00,000 for a marketing event organized for his prospective customer (Intra-state transaction and GST rate : 5%).

-Balance available in electronic credit ledger on 1st September, 2024 : ₹ 11,000 (CGST), ₹ 8,01,000 (SGST) and ₹ 2,91,000 (IGST).

Additional Information :

(1)Both inward and outward supplies given above are exclusive of GST.

(2)Rate of GST on outward supplies are 18%.

(3)All the conditions for claiming input tax credit (including conditions imposed by rule 36(4) are satisfied.

On the basis of above case study, you are required to answer the following questions with reference to GST Law :

(c)Calculate the Net GST liability payable for the month of September, 2024 and also calculate Balance left in electronic credit ledger on September 30, 2024, if any, in the context of CGST Act, 2017.

December 2024Q. 5(c)3 marksSyllabus 2022
Show the facts common to all parts of Q. 5

VVIP Global Limited registered supplier of Maharashtra has provided the following details for the supply of one machine :

S. No.ParticularsAmount (₹)
1List price of Machine supplied1,20,000
2Cost of protective Packing for safe transportation of machine charged separately in the invoice15,000
3Maintenance Charges compulsory for first year (not included in above list price)20,000
4Installation charges of machinery (not included in above list price)2,500
5Third party Inspection charges (these charges are not recorded in the invoice; these charges are directly paid by buyer to third party inspection agency)4,000
6Price link subsidy received from Government of Maharashtra in relation to Supply of such machinery (The price of ₹ 1,20,000 above is after considering the subsidy of ₹ 30,000)30,000
7Tax Levied by Local Authority on sale of such machine (not included in above list price)3,500

During the month of March, 2024 VVIP Global Limited supplied three machines in the state of Maharashtra and one machine in the state of Gujarat to the registered dealers.

The aggregate annual turnover of the company during the financial year 2022-23 was ₹ 8 crore. However aggregate annual turnover of current financial year 2023-24 was ₹ 4 crore only.

VVlP Global Limited also purchased some machines from registered dealer as well as unregistered dealer during the month of March, 2024. The details of inward supplies during the month of March, 2024 were as follows :

S.ParticularsAmount
No.( ₹ )
1Two Machines purchased from a Dealer who is registered under Regular Scheme in the state of Uttar Pradesh (each machine value ₹ 75,000)1,50.000
2One Machine purchased from a Dealer who is registered under Composition Scheme in the state of Maharashtra76,000
3One Machine purchased from Moon Limited registered under Regular Scheme in the state of Gujrat (Invoice is received and payment is made in the month of March, 2024 but Machine is received in the month of April, 2024)68,000
4Insurance charges, paid to XYZ Insurance Company registered in Pune (Maharashtra) for trucks used for transportation of Machinery for two years (Insurance Premium ₹ 60,000 per year)1,20,000

Balance available in electronic credit ledger of VVIP Global Limited at the beginning of March, 2024 :

CGST₹ 15,000
SGST₹ 10,000
IGST₹ 5,000

Additional Information :

(1)On 26 March, 2024 Moon Limited transported above mentioned one machine to VVIP Global Limited by road, the distance between registered places of business from Moon Limited to VVIP Global Limited is 375 kilometers.

(2)Rate of CGST, SGST and IGST to be charged 9%, 9% and 18% respectively.

(3)Both inward and outward supplies given above are exclusive of taxes, wherever applicable.

(4)All the conditions necessary are availing the ITC have been fulfilled except mentioned above.

Based on the above case scenario and information, you are required to answer the following questions with reference to GST Law :

(c)Compute the Output Tax Liability for the month of March, 2024 for VVIP Global Limited.

June 2023Q. 611 markMCQSyllabus 2017

Mahesh Electronics Ltd. engaged in manufacture of electronic products, gifted one laptop to Suresh, CFO of the company, free of cost on the occasion of Diwali. The regular sale price of laptop was ₹ 72,000 and the cost of laptop was ₹ 54,000. Assume th e rate of GST as 5%. How much is the GST payable in respect of such gift?

(A)₹ 200

(B)₹ 3,600

(C)₹ 2,700

(D)₹ 1,100

June 2023Q. 881 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: GST rates were restructured with effect from 22 September 2025 (Notification No. 09/2025-Central Tax (Rate)), so the rates used here may have changed. (ICSI Supplement, December 2026). The answer below reflects the law as it stood for June 2023.

Leather & Co. of Kanpur commenced business on 10th August, 2022 applied for registration on 20th August, 2022 voluntarily. The supply is liable for GST @ 12%. For the month of August, 2022 its taxable outward supply was ₹ 8 lakh. How much is the GST payable for August, 2022 on the assumption that it has ITC of ₹ 40,000 for the same month?

(A)₹ 96,000

(B)₹ 56,000

(C)₹ 40,000

(D)Nil

June 2023Q. 921 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: GST rates were restructured with effect from 22 September 2025 (Notification No. 09/2025-Central Tax (Rate)), so the rates used here may have changed. (ICSI Supplement, December 2026). The answer below reflects the law as it stood for June 2023.

Ramesh purchased a plant a nd machinery before commencement of business for ₹ 5 lakh on which GST payable was @ 12% being ₹ 60,000. He commenced business 2 months later. How much is eligible for input tax credit in respect of plant and machinery so acquired before commencement of business?

(A)Nil

(B)₹ 60,000

(C)₹ 30,000

(D)₹ 15,000

December 2022Q. 681 markMCQSyllabus 2017

HP Ltd. is engaged in manufacture of taxable goods. Compute the ITC available for the month of October, 2021 from the following particulars:

Input ‘A’ ₹ 2,30,000 out of which one invoice on which GST Payable was ₹ 60,000 is missing.

Input ‘B’ ₹ 75,000 in which inputs are received in 5 installments (Second installment received in Oct. 2021).

(A)₹ 3,05,000

(B)₹ 2,45,000

(C)₹ 1,70,000

(D)₹ 1,85,000

December 2022Q. 741 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: GST rates were restructured with effect from 22 September 2025 (Notification No. 09/2025-Central Tax (Rate)), so the rates used here may have changed. (ICSI Supplement, December 2026). The answer below reflects the law as it stood for December 2022.

X of Jaipur, registered dealer, purchased goods from Y of Kota, unregistered dealer for ₹ 10,00,000. He sold the same goods to Z of Kota, registered dealer, at Profit margin of 20% on Purchase Cost. GST rate on such goods is 12%. Compute the GST payable by X.

(A)CGST ₹ 72,000 and SGST ₹ 72,000

(B)CGST ₹ 60,000 and SGST ₹ 60,000

(C)CGST ₹ 12,000 and SGST ₹ 12,000

(D)CGST ₹ 24,000 and SGST ₹ 24,000

December 2021Q. 921 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
Law changed after this attempt: GST rates were restructured with effect from 22 September 2025 (Notification No. 09/2025-Central Tax (Rate)), so the rates used here may have changed. (ICSI Supplement, December 2026). The answer below reflects the law as it stood for December 2021.

As per section 50 of the CGST Act, 2017 interest not exceeding……..calculated from the next day of the due date has to be paid for delay of payment. Interest on undue or excess claim of ITC or excess reduction in output tax liability shall not be exceeding ....................

(A)24%, 18%

(B)18%, 24%

(C)12%, 18%

(D)18%, 12%

June 2021Q. 901 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
Law changed after this attempt: GST rates were restructured with effect from 22 September 2025 (Notification No. 09/2025-Central Tax (Rate)), so the rates used here may have changed. (ICSI Supplement, December 2026). The answer below reflects the law as it stood for June 2021.

What will be maximum rate of interest, if a taxable person who makes an undue or excess claim of input tax credit or undue or excess reduction in output tax liability ?

(A)12%

(B)18%

(C)24%

(D)36%

June 2021Q. 701 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: GST rates were restructured with effect from 22 September 2025 (Notification No. 09/2025-Central Tax (Rate)), so the rates used here may have changed. (ICSI Supplement, December 2026). The answer below reflects the law as it stood for June 2021.

Rex Ltd. purchased a machine for ₹ 5 lakhs plus GST 12% on 01.05.2019. It availed input tax credit and used the machine for manufacture of goods. On 12.12.2020, the machine was sold to its allied concern for ₹ 1,50,000 plus GST @ 12%. How much is the GST payable on sale of machine ?

(A)₹ 39,000

(B)₹ 36,000

(C)₹ 33,000

(D)₹ 18,000

June 2021Q. 721 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: GST rates were restructured with effect from 22 September 2025 (Notification No. 09/2025-Central Tax (Rate)), so the rates used here may have changed. (ICSI Supplement, December 2026). The answer below reflects the law as it stood for June 2021.

Alpha Ltd dispatched on 10.09.2019 raw material to Beta Ltd for conversion into finished product. Beta Ltd manufactured and supplied finished goods to Alpha Ltd on 10.01.2021. The input tax credit on raw materials @ 5% was ₹ 3 lakhs. The finished goods were sold on 17.01.2021 for ₹ 100 lakhs and output tax was @ 12%. What would be the net output tax liability ?

(A)₹ 12 lakhs

(B)₹ 9 lakhs

(C)₹ 7 lakhs

(D)NIL

June 2021Q. 841 markMCQSyllabus 2017

A & Co. has output tax of IGST of ₹ 50,000; CGST ₹ 60,000 and SGST ₹ 90,000. It has input tax credit by way of IGST ₹ 90,000, CGST ₹ 30,000; SGST ₹ 38,000. How much is the net tax liability/ITC after set off ?

(A)IGST=Nil/CGST=Nil/ SGST= ₹ 42,000

(B)IGST=Nil/CGST= ₹ 30,000/S GST= ₹ 12,000

(C)IGST= ₹ (40,000)/CGST= ₹ 30,000/ SGST = ₹ 52,000

(D)IGST input = ₹ 11,000/CGST= Nil/ SGST = ₹ 52,000

December 2020Q. 941 markMCQOld syllabusLaw changed
Law changed after this attempt: GST rates were restructured with effect from 22 September 2025 (Notification No. 09/2025-Central Tax (Rate)), so the rates used here may have changed. (ICSI Supplement, December 2026). The answer below reflects the law as it stood for December 2020.

As per section 50 of CGST Act, 2017 interest not exceeding -------------- calculated from the next day of the due date has to be paid for delay of payment. Interest on undue or excess claim of ITC or excess reduction in output tax liability shall be not exceeding ---------------

(A)24%; 18%

(B)12%; 18%

(C)18%; 24%

(D)18%; 12%

June 2019Q. 6(a)5 marksSyllabus 2017

(a)A, a supplier of goods, pays GST under regular scheme. He is not eligible for any threshold exemption. He has made the following outward/inward taxable supplies in a tax period :

Sr. No.Particulars Amount( ₹ )
1. Interstate supply of goods10,00,000
2. Intrastate supply of goods2,00,000
3. Intrastate purchase of goods5,00,000
Mr. A has the following ITC’s with him at the beginning of the tax period :
Amount ( ₹ )
CGST20,000
SGST20,000
IGST25,000

(1)Rate of CGST, SGST & IGST is 9%, 9% and 18% respectively.

(2)Both inward and outward supplies are exclusive of taxes, wherever applicable.

(3)All the conditions necessary for availing ITC have been fulfilled.

Compute the NET GST payable by Mr. A during the tax period. Make suitable assumptions as required.

June 2019Q. 6(b)5 marksSyllabus 2017

(b)PQ Ltd. a manufacturer of taxable goods provides the following information regarding inward supplies for the month of September, 2018 :

Sr. No. Items GST Paid ( ₹ )

1.Input A (one invoice on which GST payable was ₹ 20,000 is missing) 2,00,000

2.Input B (input is to be received in three installments last installment to be received in November 2018) 4,00,000

3.Capital goods (invoice value being ₹ 2,00,000 inclusive of GST but only ₹ 1,80,000 has been debited to asset a/c) 20,000

4.Input services (one invoice dated 22-01-2018 on which GST payable was ₹ 40,000 has been received in Sept. 2018 whereas annual return for the financial year 2017-18 was filed on 25th October 2018) 1,50,000

Compute the Input Tax Credit (ITC) available to PQ Ltd. for the month of September, 2018.

(i)All the conditions necessary for availing the ITC have been fulfilled.

(ii)PQ Ltd. is not eligible for any threshold exemption.

December 2024Q. 661 markMCQSyllabus 2017

Goods may be transported without issue of invoice in case of :

(A)Supply of liquid gas where the quantity at the time of removal from the place of business of the supplier is not known

(B)Transportation of goods for job work

(C)Transportation of goods for reasons other than by way of supply

(D)All of the above

December 2024Q. 741 markMCQSyllabus 2017

A registered person (hereafter in this section referred to as the ‘‘principal’’) may under intimation and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, send any inputs or capital goods, ...................., to a job worker for job work.

(A)With Payment of Tax (25%)

(B)With Payment of Tax (50%)

(C)With Payment of Tax (75%)

(D)Without Payment of Tax

December 2024Q. 951 markMCQSyllabus 2017

A shirt manufacturing company sends semi- finished shirts (without collars and pockets) to job workers who will complete the remaining work. In such a situation, the ......... would be allowed to take the credit of the tax paid on purchases of the goods sent for job work.

(A)Job Workers

(B)Principal Manufacturer

(C)Both of the above

(D)None of the above

June 2024Q. 711 markMCQSyllabus 2017

When the Goods are sent by one job worker to another job worker, the challan may be issued by :

(A)Principal or job worker sending the goods to another job worker

(B)Principal or job worker receiving the goods from another job worker

(C)Principal only

(D)Either of the job worker only

June 2024Q. 5(a)5 marksSyllabus 2022
Show the facts common to all parts of Q. 5

Majumdar Industries is a partnership firm located in Jaipur. It is presently engaged in manufacture of machinery parts. Industries has given the following information relating to input tax credit for the month of December, 2023.

ParticularsGST Amount (')
Purchase of raw material received in two equal instalments viz. the first one in December, 2023 and the second instalment in January, 20245,50,000
Purchase of consumables delivered directly to the job workers. Only invoice was received by the firm.1,50,000
Purchase of bus (seating capacity 18) for transport of employees from residence to factory and back.8,40,000
Input tax credit in respect of general insurance for motor cars of the firm used by Chief Engineers and Supervisors for official work.12,000
Payment made to ABC Caterers for providing breakfast and lunch to the workers as voluntary staff welfare measure.60,000

Now it is proposing to add trade in textile goods in addition to such manufacturing activity in Kota (Rajasthan) w.e.f. 1st April, 2024. Also, it proposes to open its machinery parts rnanufacturing activity in places such as Udaipur, Jodhpur and Bikaner (all places located within the State of Rajasthan). The management wants to obtain separate GST registration for the said multiple places of business. As regards trade in textile goods, it would be on pan India basis and it has appointed you as GST consultant.

From June, 2024 Majumdar Industries is further planning to send the raw materials and semi-finished goods to job workers across Rajasthan for scaling up its production quantity of machinery parts. For the purpose of manufacture of the goods it would also send moulds and dies, jigs and other tools to the job workers for getting the product manufactured as per specifications and to achieve uniformity in production.

As a GST Consultant, you are required to give the following answers with reference to GST Law :

(a)Determine the eligible input tax credit available to Majumdar Industries for the month of December, 2023 by giving brief explanations for treatment of various items.

June 2024Q. 5(b)5 marksSyllabus 2022
Show the facts common to all parts of Q. 5

Majumdar Industries is a partnership firm located in Jaipur. It is presently engaged in manufacture of machinery parts. Industries has given the following information relating to input tax credit for the month of December, 2023.

ParticularsGST Amount (')
Purchase of raw material received in two equal instalments viz. the first one in December, 2023 and the second instalment in January, 20245,50,000
Purchase of consumables delivered directly to the job workers. Only invoice was received by the firm.1,50,000
Purchase of bus (seating capacity 18) for transport of employees from residence to factory and back.8,40,000
Input tax credit in respect of general insurance for motor cars of the firm used by Chief Engineers and Supervisors for official work.12,000
Payment made to ABC Caterers for providing breakfast and lunch to the workers as voluntary staff welfare measure.60,000

Now it is proposing to add trade in textile goods in addition to such manufacturing activity in Kota (Rajasthan) w.e.f. 1st April, 2024. Also, it proposes to open its machinery parts rnanufacturing activity in places such as Udaipur, Jodhpur and Bikaner (all places located within the State of Rajasthan). The management wants to obtain separate GST registration for the said multiple places of business. As regards trade in textile goods, it would be on pan India basis and it has appointed you as GST consultant.

From June, 2024 Majumdar Industries is further planning to send the raw materials and semi-finished goods to job workers across Rajasthan for scaling up its production quantity of machinery parts. For the purpose of manufacture of the goods it would also send moulds and dies, jigs and other tools to the job workers for getting the product manufactured as per specifications and to achieve uniformity in production.

As a GST Consultant, you are required to give the following answers with reference to GST Law :

(b)State the time limit for return of semi-finished goods sent to job workers including moulds and dies given to them. When would such movement be treated as supply of goods ?

June 2023Q. 541 markMCQSyllabus 2017

Park Ltd. sent its moulds, dies, jigs and fixtures on 1st June, 2019 to job worker for use in the job work given by it. The cost of moulds, dies, jigs and fixtures was ₹ 3 lakh and GST paid thereon was ₹ 36,000. The job worker has not returned the moulds and dies, jigs and fixtures till 31st March, 2023. How much would be taken as deemed supply by Park Ltd. to the job worker?

(A)Nil

(B)₹ 1, 20,000

(C)₹ 80,000

(D)₹ 3 6,000

June 2023Q. 601 markMCQSyllabus 2017

Ram & Co. sends goods to job worker on 10th August, 2021 and the value of supply was ₹ 4 lakh plus GST @ 5% thereon. The job worker returned the goods after completing the job work on 5th October, 2022 with value of supply being ₹ 5 lakh excluding GST @ 5%. How much would be the GST for the goods returned by the job worker in October, 2022?

(A)Nil

(B)₹ 20,000

(C)₹ 25,000

(D)₹ 5,000

December 2022Q. 751 markMCQSyllabus 2017

The time limit beyond which if inputs sent for job work is not returned will be treated as supply in CGST Act, 2017:

(A)1 Year

(B)2 Years

(C)3 Years

(D)5 Years

June 2022Q. 951 markMCQSyllabus 2017

Principal entitled for input tax credit on capital goods sent for job work in CGST Act, 2017:

(A)If goods sent are returned within one year

(B)If goods sent are returned within three years

(C)If goods sent are returned within six months

(D)If goods sent are returned within nine months

June 2021Q. 871 markMCQOld syllabus

Under GST regime, when goods are sent from a taxable person to a job worker it shall be treated as supply and will be liable to GST if the goods so sent are not received back within _________ in case of ‘‘inputs’’ and _______ in case of ‘‘capital goods’’, as case may be.

(A)180 days, One year

(B)Three Years, One Year

(C)One Year, Three Years

(D)Three Years, Five Years

June 2021Q. 711 markMCQSyllabus 2017

Trade LLP sent raw materials to a job worker on 01.06.2020. The raw materials were processed and became finished product. Within how many days the finished goods is either be brought back to its place or sold on its behalf from the premises of job worker ?

(A)4 months

(B)6 months

(C)1 year

(D)2 years

December 2020Q. 851 markMCQOld syllabus

Under GST regime, when goods are sent from a taxable person to a job worker it shall be treated as supply and will be liable to GST, if the goods so sent are being not received back within __________ or _________ in case of inputs or capital goods as the case may be.

(A)6 months; 1 year

(B)1 year; 18 months

(C)1 year; 3 years

(D)1 year; 2 years

December 2019Q. 971 markMCQOld syllabus

Sun & Co. purchased raw materials from supplier vide invoice dated 1-7-2018. It was sent directly to job worker, Moon Industries on 7-8-2018 as per the direction of Sun & Co., by the supplier of goods. The job worker Moon Industries has not completed the job work up to 31-3-2019. What is the maximum time limit within which the goods have to be sent to Sun & Co. from job worker, Moon Industries?

(A)31-3-2020

(B)30-6-2019

(C)6-8-2019

(D)31-8-2019

June 2019Q. 821 markMCQOld syllabus

When the goods are sent to job worker, input tax credit will be reversed if the goods are not received back by the principal after completion of job work within of being sent out.

(A)3 months

(B)6 months

(C)1 year

(D)3 years

December 2018Q. 861 markMCQOld syllabus

The stipulated time limit within which inputs and capital goods sent to a job worker in a job work, shall be brought back and beyond that period it will be treated as supply and tax is payable by the principal as per CGST Act, 2017 is.........

(A)6 months and 1 year in case of inputs and capital goods respectively

(B)1 year and 2 years in case of inputs and capital goods respectively

(C)1 year and 3 years in case of inputs and capital goods respectively

(D)None of the above

June 2026Q. 5(b)5 marksSyllabus 2022
Show the facts common to all parts of Q. 5

M/s Khatri Electronics Pvt. Ltd. a registered supplier in Bengaluru, Karnataka provides the following information relating to the Inward and Outward supply made during the month of August, 2025 :

S. No.Outward Supplies
1.Advance received ₹ 2,00,000 from Anurag of Karnataka for business support services to be supplied in the month of September, 2025.
2.Supplied Refrigerators worth ₹ 15,00,000 to a dealer in Kerala. It includes freight of ₹ 50,000 incurred by Khatri Electronics Pvt. Ltd. as per the terms of supply.
3.Provided commissioning services worth ₹ 4,00,000 under Pure labor contract to M/s Blue Wings of Surat, Gujrat for Multi-storey residential complex.
4.Supplied a latest technology laptop with touch screen option to Managing Director’s friend for a consideration of ₹ 70,000 (open market value) as well as sale to unknown customers was at ₹ 1,25,000.
5.Provided a 5% cash discount for early payment on intra-state supply worth ₹ 2,00,000 (18% GST). Discount was pre-agreed and noted in the invoice.
Inward Supplies
1.Raw materials from a local supplier : ₹ 6,00,000 @ 5%.
2.Bought a SUV motor vehicle for official use : ₹ 10,00,000 + 18% IGST.
3.Purchased goods from Agarwal & Co., a registered composition dealer in the state of Karnataka worth ₹ 5,00,000.
4.Purchased Industrial HVAC system (Capital Goods) from a registered dealer of Mumbai : ₹ 8,00,000 + 18% IGST.
5.Payment of ₹ 50,000 made to M/s ABC Caterers of Bengaluru for providing daily breakfast and lunch to the employees of the company, as voluntary staff welfare measure. GST Rate is applicable @ 5% on it.

Balance available in electronic credit ledger of M/s Khatri Electronics Pvt. Ltd. at the beginning of August, 2025 are :

CGST₹ 50,000
SGST₹ 45,000
IGST₹ 20,000

Additional Information :

(i)M/s Khatri Electronics Pvt. Ltd. regularly filed its monthly GST Return on time. But Annual Return under GST for the financial year 2024-25 was filed on 31st March, 2026. The turnover of M/s Khatri Electronics Pvt. Ltd. during the financial year 2024- 25 was ₹ 6 crore.

(ii)Both the outward and inward supplies given above are exclusive of GST unless stated otherwise.

(iii)Rate of CGST, SGST and IGST is to be charged 9%, 9% and 18% respectively where no specific rate is provided.

(iv)All conditions necessary for availing the ITC have been fulfilled except mentioned above.

Based on the above information, you are required to answer the following questions with reference to GST Law :

(b)Compute the value of eligible Input Tax Credit under GST for M/s Khatri Electronics Pvt. Ltd. for the month of August, 2025.

June 2026Q. 6(c)5 marksSyllabus 2022

(c)Arihant Ltd., a registered supplier from Rajkot, is engaged in the manufacture of heavy machinery. The company provides the following details of purchases made/services availed by it during the month of July, 2025 :

S.ParticularsGST
No.Amount (₹)
(i)Purchase of iron which is used as a raw material [Goods were received in two lots - first in July, 2025 and thesecond in August, 2025]3,00,000
(ii)Purchase of accessories which were delivered directly to the dealers of the company on the direction of Arihant Ltd. [Only invoice was received by Arihant Ltd.]1,00,000
(iii)Electrical Transformers to be used in the manufacturing process4,25,000
(iv)Truck used for the transport of raw material1,40,000
(v)General Insurance taken on Truck (used by company on transportation of goods)20,000

You are required to determine the ITC that can be availed by Arihant Ltd. for the month of July, 2025 by giving brief explanations for treatment of various items. Subject to the information given above, all the other conditions necessary for availing ITC have been fulfilled.

December 2025Q. 5(c)5 marksSyllabus 2022Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: GST rates were restructured with effect from 22 September 2025 (Notification No. 09/2025-Central Tax (Rate)), so the rates used here may have changed. Individual life and health insurance services were exempted from GST from 22 September 2025 (Notification No. 16/2025-Central Tax (Rate)). (ICSI Supplement, December 2026). The answer below reflects the law as it stood for December 2025.
Show the facts common to all parts of Q. 5

M/s Optitech Solutions Pvt. Ltd., a registered supplier in Mumbai, Maharashtra, is engaged in manufacturing electronic appliances and providing IT support services. The company furnishes the following details for the month of August, 2025.

PART A : Outward Supplies

1.Supply of AC units worth ₹ 12,00,000 to a registered dealer in Gujarat. Freight of ₹ 70,000 was also charged in Invoice separately for delivery (arranged by Optitech). GST Rate on AC is 28% and GST Rate on Freight is 18%.

2.Supplied a combo pack of :

l Smart TV ( ₹ 25,000) - GST @ 18%

l Bluetooth Speaker ( ₹ 4,000) - GST @ 18%

l Wall Mount Kit ( ₹ 1,000) - GST @ 12%

Sold as a combo for ₹ 28,000 in Maharashtra (no separate prices).

3.Provided software support services to a client in USA. Service value : ₹ 5,00,000. Exported under LUT without payment of tax. Amount received in convertible foreign exchange.

4.Supplied diagnostic equipment worth ₹ 2,00,000 to a Government Hospital in Mumbai without any consideration under CSR. ITC on such goods was claimed earlier.

5.Provided IT consulting services in Delhi worth ₹ 3,50,000. GST @ 18%. The client deducted TDS under Income Tax Act while paying.

6.Supplied laptops value ₹ 4,00,000 to an SEZ unit in Tamil Nadu against bond without payment of tax. GST Rate on laptop is 18%.

PART B : Inward Supplies

1.Purchased raw materials from a registered supplier in Maharashtra worth ₹ 5,00,000. GST @ 18%. Goods received and recorded in books on 25th August, 2025.

2.Purchased a car for ₹ 8,00,000 + 28% GST for director’s official and personal use.

3.Rent paid to registered supplier in Mumbai of ₹ 1,50,000 for commercial premises in Mumbai. GST @ 18%.

4.Paid ₹ 80,000 for legal services received from an unregistered Individual advocate located in Mumbai. No GST charged by him.

5.Procured health insurance for all factory employees, payment being optional, it is not mandatory under any law; Premium paid ₹ 60,000 + 18% GST.

Additional Information :

(1)Both the inward and outward supplies given above are exclusive of GST unless stated otherwise.

(2)Rate of CGST, SGST and IGST is to be charged 9%, 9% and 18% respectively where no specific rate is provided.

(3)All the conditions necessary for availing the ITC have been fulfilled except mentioned above.

Based on the above information, you are required to answer the following questions with reference to GST Law :

(c)Compute the value of Input Tax Credit under the GST for M/s Optitech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. for the month of August, 2025.

December 2025Q. 6(c)5 marksSyllabus 2022Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: GST rates were restructured with effect from 22 September 2025 (Notification No. 09/2025-Central Tax (Rate)), so the rates used here may have changed. (ICSI Supplement, December 2026). The answer below reflects the law as it stood for December 2025.

(c)M/s Delta Manufacturers Ltd., a registered company in Gujarat, is engaged in manufacturing of taxable goods. The following transactions took place during the month of July, 2025 :

(i)Purchased raw materials worth ₹ 10,00,000 + GST @ 18% from M/s Alpha Traders (a registered supplier). Payment was made on 15th November 2025.

(ii)Purchased a passenger vehicle (sedan) for use by the Director for official and personal purposes : ₹ 12,00,000 + GST @ 28% + Cess @ 12%.

(iii)Paid outdoor catering charges to a caterer for employee meals in the factory canteen : ₹ 50,000 + GST @ 5% (under composition scheme).

(iv)Incurred construction expenses of ₹ 5,00,000 + GST @ 18% for building an additional floor on the factory building (capitalized in books).

(v)Purchased office stationery worth ₹ 25,000 + GST @ 12% from a registered supplier. The invoice was uploaded in GSTR-1 after the due date by supplier and it was not reflected in GSTR-2B in the month of July, 2025.

You are required to compute the eligible Input Tax Credit for M/s Delta Manufacturers Ltd., for the month of July, 2025 by giving brief explanations for each item separately. Subject to the information given above, all the other conditions necessary for availing the ITC have been fulfilled unless specified above.

June 2025Q. 5(b)5 marksSyllabus 2022Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: GST rates were restructured with effect from 22 September 2025 (Notification No. 09/2025-Central Tax (Rate)), so the rates used here may have changed. (ICSI Supplement, December 2026). The answer below reflects the law as it stood for June 2025.
Show the facts common to all parts of Q. 5

Hanuman Ltd. is a paper manufacturing company having a GST registration from Jaipur (Rajasthan). Its manufacturing unit is situated in Ahmedabad (Gujrat). It gives the following information pertaining to September 2024 as under :

(1)Inter-State supply of paper manufactured by Hanuman Ltd. (Invoice value : ₹ 40,00,000).

(2)Intra-State supply of paper manufactured by Hanuman Ltd. (invoice value : ₹ 10,00,000).

(3)Rent of agricultural land let out to ITC Ltd. (it is used for agriculture purposes by ITC, rent of September 2024 being ₹ 11,00,000).

(4)Rent of commercial property located near Uttar Pradesh let out to RK Mall (rent of September being ₹ 6,00,000).

(5)Stock transfer without consideration to its branch at Kota (Rajasthan), Branch has separate GSTN for conveyance of accounting and billing. Value under section 15 is ₹ 20,000 (Intra- State).

Besides, Hanuman Ltd. gives the following information :

-Advance rent of ₹ 6,00,000 pertaining to commercial property for October, 2024 is received on 29th September, 2024 (GST rate : 18%, but GST is not received separately, it will be paid by the tenant only during October, 2024).

-Purchase of inputs during September, 2024 from different parties in Andhra Pradesh (invoice value : ₹ 1,00,000, GST : 5%).

-Purchase of inputs during September 2024 from different parties in Jaipur (invoice value : ₹ 80,000, GST : 12%).

-A computer was purchased from a local supplier for ₹ 2,50,000 (GST rate : 18%) on 1st April, 2024 for office purposes Full input tax credit was taken in April, 2024. However, on 18th September, 2024 it is gifted by Hanuman Ltd. to Suresh, he is a friend of managing director of Hanuman Ltd.

-On 25th September, 2024, Hanuman Ltd. pays advance consultancy fee to a consultant of ₹ 1,00,000. The consultant will provide his service only during December, 2024. Invoice will be issued after completion of job (GST rate on consultancy fee is 18%).

-Outdoor catering services availed for ₹ 1,00,000 for a marketing event organized for his prospective customer (Intra-state transaction and GST rate : 5%).

-Balance available in electronic credit ledger on 1st September, 2024 : ₹ 11,000 (CGST), ₹ 8,01,000 (SGST) and ₹ 2,91,000 (IGST).

Additional Information :

(1)Both inward and outward supplies given above are exclusive of GST.

(2)Rate of GST on outward supplies are 18%.

(3)All the conditions for claiming input tax credit (including conditions imposed by rule 36(4) are satisfied.

On the basis of above case study, you are required to answer the following questions with reference to GST Law :

(b)Calculate the total input tax credit available for the month of September, 2024 in the context of CGST Act, 2017.

December 2024Q. 731 markMCQSyllabus 2017

Which one of the following is the case of Blocked Credit ?

(A)Goods lost due to theft

(B)Goods destroyed due to fire

(C)Goods destroyed due to national calamities

(D)All of the above

December 2023Q. 681 markMCQSyllabus 2017

In terms of Section 17(5) of CGST Act, Blocked credit means the inward supply of goods or services on which ITC :

(A)Shall be allowed provisionally

(B)Shall be allowed fully

(C)Shall not be allowed forever

(D)Shall not be allowed provisionally

December 2023Q. 6(c)5 marksSyllabus 2022

(c)Shyam Ltd., a registered person, is engaged in the business of spices. It provides following details in relation to GST paid on inward supplies procured by it during the month of March, 2023 :

S. No.ParticularsAmount (₹)
1)Raw spices purchase80,000
– Raw spices used for sale to customers20,000
– Raw spices used for personal use of directors
2)Electric machinery purchased for being used in the manufacturing process35,000
3)Motor vehicle used for transportation of the employee (seating capacity 8 persons)55,000
4)Payment made to contractor for construction of staff quarter.2,00,000

Determine the amount of ITC that can be availed by Shyam Ltd. for the month of March, 2023 by giving the necessary explanation for treatment of various items. Subject to the information given above, all the other conditions necessary for availing ITC have been fulfilled.

December 2022Q. 691 markMCQSyllabus 2017

As per Section 17(5) of CGST Act, 2017, ITC of motor vehicles is allowed for following:

(i)Vehicle used for Transportation of goods

(ii)Vehicle used for Transportation of passengers having seating capacity of 15 persons

(iii)Vehicle used for Taxable supplies of imparting training on driving

(A)(i) and (iii)

(B)(ii) and (iii)

(C)(i), (ii) and (iii)

(D)Only (ii)

June 2022Q. 941 markMCQSyllabus 2017

Shakthi limited purchases an aircraft for the purpose of transportation of goods manufactured by it. ITC shall be ............. for the GST paid on the aircraft.

(A)allowed

(B)blocked under Section 17(5)

(C)allowed to the extent of 50%

(D)blocked under section 17(5) to the extent of 50%

December 2021Q. 741 markMCQSyllabus 2017Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: Individual life and health insurance services were exempted from GST from 22 September 2025 (Notification No. 16/2025-Central Tax (Rate)). (ICSI Supplement, December 2026). The answer below reflects the law as it stood for December 2021.

Find from the following which inward supplies are not eligible under section 17(5) of the CGST Act for input tax credit (ITC) in case of a company who is engaged in manufacturing of Paints and Chemicals :

(A)Trucks used in supply of finished goods

(B)Food and beverages consumed by workers in factory

(C)Life and health insurance paid for staff as per Government policy

(D)Motor vehicle of sitting capacity of 12 (excluding driver)

June 2019Q. 6A(i)5 marksSyllabus 2017

(i)Compute the amount of Input Tax Credit available to GK Ltd. in respect of the following items procured by it in April, 2018 :

GST Paid ₹

Pollution control equipments used in the factory1,64,000
Goods purchased for providing services during warranty period9,000
Goods destroyed by fire15,000
Goods given as gift to regular customers8,000
Inputs used for quality control check16,000
Membership of a club15,000
Rent-a-cab services for employee to pick up and drop to home50,000
December 2018Q. 6(a)3 marksSyllabus 2017

(a)Ram & Shyam LLP, engaged in the business of manufacturing of domestic use electrical items, provides the following details relating to the amount of GST paid on various items and asks you to suggest whether any Input Tax Credit

under the CGST Act, 2017 be available against such items to them :

Particulars of ItemsGST paid ( ₹ )
Electrical Transformers utilized in the manufacturing process of electrical items.3,00,000
Mini Trucks used for transporting the materials/goods in the Factory.1,00,000
Food and pastries for consumption given to workers during working within the factory.22,500
June 2022Q. 661 markMCQSyllabus 2017

The ISD Mechanism is based on the concept of ...................... .

(A)Distributing the credit on common invoices pertaining to Input Services

(B)Distribution of goods (inputs or capital goods) among the branches

(C)Both (A) and (B)

(D)Neither (A) nor (B)

December 2021Q. 771 markMCQSyllabus 2017

Aryan Ltd has its head office (HO) at Mumbai and branches located at different places in different states across India. The HO collects the ITC on all purchases made and distributes the ITC amongst the branches as CGST, SGST, UTGST, IGST. Find out the type of entity, which is being exhibited by Aryan Ltd as per provisions of CGST Act, 2017.

(A)Taxable Entity

(B)Input Service Distributor

(C)Principal and Agent

(D)HO and Branches

December 2020Q. 861 markMCQOld syllabus

Input Service Distributor (ISD) is required to file monthly return by ---------- of the following month in form ----------------.

(A)13th; GSTR-6

(B)18th; GSTR-5

(C)13th; GSTR-4

(D)18th; GSTR-3

June 2019Q. 891 markMCQOld syllabus

Input Service Distributor (ISD) may distribute the CGST credit within the State as :

(A)UTGST

(B)CGST

(C)SGST

(D)Any of the above

December 2018Q. 871 markMCQOld syllabus

The credit of tax paid on input services used by more than one supplier be distributed as per provisions of the CGST Act, 2017 ...........

(A)only to one supplier

(B)equally among all the suppliers

(C)among the suppliers who used such input service on pro rata basis of turnover in such state

(D)cannot be distributed

June 2025Q. 5(d)5 marksSyllabus 2022Law changed
Law changed after this attempt: GST rates were restructured with effect from 22 September 2025 (Notification No. 09/2025-Central Tax (Rate)), so the rates used here may have changed. (ICSI Supplement, December 2026). The answer below reflects the law as it stood for June 2025.
Show the facts common to all parts of Q. 5

Hanuman Ltd. is a paper manufacturing company having a GST registration from Jaipur (Rajasthan). Its manufacturing unit is situated in Ahmedabad (Gujrat). It gives the following information pertaining to September 2024 as under :

(1)Inter-State supply of paper manufactured by Hanuman Ltd. (Invoice value : ₹ 40,00,000).

(2)Intra-State supply of paper manufactured by Hanuman Ltd. (invoice value : ₹ 10,00,000).

(3)Rent of agricultural land let out to ITC Ltd. (it is used for agriculture purposes by ITC, rent of September 2024 being ₹ 11,00,000).

(4)Rent of commercial property located near Uttar Pradesh let out to RK Mall (rent of September being ₹ 6,00,000).

(5)Stock transfer without consideration to its branch at Kota (Rajasthan), Branch has separate GSTN for conveyance of accounting and billing. Value under section 15 is ₹ 20,000 (Intra- State).

Besides, Hanuman Ltd. gives the following information :

-Advance rent of ₹ 6,00,000 pertaining to commercial property for October, 2024 is received on 29th September, 2024 (GST rate : 18%, but GST is not received separately, it will be paid by the tenant only during October, 2024).

-Purchase of inputs during September, 2024 from different parties in Andhra Pradesh (invoice value : ₹ 1,00,000, GST : 5%).

-Purchase of inputs during September 2024 from different parties in Jaipur (invoice value : ₹ 80,000, GST : 12%).

-A computer was purchased from a local supplier for ₹ 2,50,000 (GST rate : 18%) on 1st April, 2024 for office purposes Full input tax credit was taken in April, 2024. However, on 18th September, 2024 it is gifted by Hanuman Ltd. to Suresh, he is a friend of managing director of Hanuman Ltd.

-On 25th September, 2024, Hanuman Ltd. pays advance consultancy fee to a consultant of ₹ 1,00,000. The consultant will provide his service only during December, 2024. Invoice will be issued after completion of job (GST rate on consultancy fee is 18%).

-Outdoor catering services availed for ₹ 1,00,000 for a marketing event organized for his prospective customer (Intra-state transaction and GST rate : 5%).

-Balance available in electronic credit ledger on 1st September, 2024 : ₹ 11,000 (CGST), ₹ 8,01,000 (SGST) and ₹ 2,91,000 (IGST).

Additional Information :

(1)Both inward and outward supplies given above are exclusive of GST.

(2)Rate of GST on outward supplies are 18%.

(3)All the conditions for claiming input tax credit (including conditions imposed by rule 36(4) are satisfied.

On the basis of above case study, you are required to answer the following questions with reference to GST Law :

(d)What is the order of utilization of input tax credit as per CGST Rules, 2017.

June 2022Q. 731 markMCQSyllabus 2017

IGST paid is available as credit as in order to set off against the payment of ................. on output supplies.

(A)IGST

(B)IGST and CGST

(C)CGST and SGST

(D)IGST, CGST and SGST

June 2021Q. 731 markMCQSyllabus 2017

Which of the following utilization of input tax credit is not permitted ?

(i)ITC of IGST against CGST

(ii)ITC of SGST against CGST

(iii)ITC or IGST against SGST

(iv)ITC of UTGST against CGST

(v)ITC of CGST against UTGST

(A)(i), (ii) and (iii)

(B)(ii), (iii) and (iv)

(C)(ii), (iv) and (v)

(D)(iii), (iv) and (v)

No questions in this chapter match these filters.

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