Fees Collected By Electricity Commissions Exempt From GST: Delhi High Court

In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court ruled that the fees collected by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) and the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) for electricity distribution licenses, tariff determination, and other regulatory activities are exempt from Goods and Services Tax (GST). This decision came after the GST authorities issued Show Cause Notices (SCNs) to the two commissions, alleging that these fees should attract GST. Issue at…