Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging 18% GST On Mining Operations

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice on two writ petitions challenging the October 6 circular through which the government of India has clarified that GST is applicable on services by way of grant of mineral exploration and mining rights at the rate of 18%. The writ petitions are filed by a group of firms involved in mining and crushing operations.  The bench of  Justices D. Y. Cha…