GST cess is a compensation cess levied under section 8 of The Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to State) Act, 2017. GST cess is levied on intra-state supply of goods or services and inter-state supply of goods or services to provide compensation to the States for loss of revenue due to implementation of GST in India.
GST Cess would be applicable on both supply of goods or services that have been notified by the Central Government. Also, both intra-state supplies of goods or services and inter-state supplies of goods or services would attract GST cess. All taxable person under GST, except taxpayers registered under GST composition scheme are expected to collect and remit GST cess. The following goods will attract GST Cess :
Pan Masala
Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes, including tobacco products
Coal, briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal, lignite, whether or not agglomerated, excluding jet, peat (including peat litter), whether or not agglomerated
Aerated waters
Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver), including station wagons and racing cars.
Any other supplies as notified from time to time.