No change in GST law for farmers; Support services to agriculture & registration exempt

Ministry of Finance issues clarification to allay the apprehension of changes in GST law relating to farmers w.e.f. June 2018 according to which, they would be required to take registration and pay GST of 18% on leasing of their land; Ministry states that such news is “factually incorrect and misleading”; There is no change in GST law and taxation relating to farmers since the implementation of GST w.e.f July 2017; Clarifies that support services to agriculture, forestry,...