No GST on free cigarette packs tied to regular supply: AAAR

The ruling was related to an Agra-based cigarette manufacturer that offered 30 additional cigarette packs free of cost on buying 100 packs Extra pack of cigarettes provided along with regular supply will not attract GST, ruled an Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling (AAAR). According to experts, the ruling will force businesses rework their promotional schemes. The appellate authority further sa…