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IIM Raipur Foundation’s Rural Livelihood Consultancy Faces 18% GST
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🗓 10 Nov 2026, 06:16 PM
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The IIM Raipur Foundation’s consultancy services under a rural livelihood project will now attract an 18% GST rate, as announced by the Chhattisgarh AAR. The move is part of the state’s effort to align tax treatment with the GST framework for services.
The IIM Raipur Foundation, which offers consultancy services under a state‑backed rural livelihood project, has been notified that its fees will now be subject to an 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST). The decision was issued by the Chhattisgarh AAR, signalling the state’s intent to enforce GST compliance across all service‑based initiatives.
Under the GST Act, most consultancy services attract a standard rate of 18%, and the new ruling confirms that the IIM Raipur Foundation’s work falls within this category. The foundation, which has been actively involved in capacity‑building and advisory roles for rural communities, will need to collect and remit the tax on every invoice issued to project beneficiaries.
The announcement comes as part of Chhattisgarh’s broader effort to streamline tax administration and ensure that all entities, including non‑profits and educational institutions, adhere to the national tax framework. While the additional cost may affect the final fee structure for beneficiaries, the foundation has stated it will continue to provide its services under the revised tax regime.
Industry observers note that the move aligns with recent central government directives to bring all service providers under the GST umbrella, thereby reducing tax evasion and increasing revenue collection.
The IIM Raipur Foundation has pledged to cooperate fully with the tax authorities and to update its billing processes to reflect the new GST rate.
Under the GST Act, most consultancy services attract a standard rate of 18%, and the new ruling confirms that the IIM Raipur Foundation’s work falls within this category. The foundation, which has been actively involved in capacity‑building and advisory roles for rural communities, will need to collect and remit the tax on every invoice issued to project beneficiaries.
The announcement comes as part of Chhattisgarh’s broader effort to streamline tax administration and ensure that all entities, including non‑profits and educational institutions, adhere to the national tax framework. While the additional cost may affect the final fee structure for beneficiaries, the foundation has stated it will continue to provide its services under the revised tax regime.
Industry observers note that the move aligns with recent central government directives to bring all service providers under the GST umbrella, thereby reducing tax evasion and increasing revenue collection.
The IIM Raipur Foundation has pledged to cooperate fully with the tax authorities and to update its billing processes to reflect the new GST rate.