KSEB issues circular on GST exemption on services

The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) will now be exempt from Goods and Services Tax (GST) for certain services related to electricity distribution and transmission. This includes meter rent, new electricity connections, and deposit works, which previously attracted 18% GST. The GST Council recommended this exemption last month, and the KSEB circular states that most services provided by KSEB will no longer be subject to GST. The 54th GST Council meeting in September recommended exemption for various services such as application fees for electricity connections, rental charges for meters, and labor charges for shifting meters or service lines.