CBIC has released a significant clarification in response to specific media reports concerning the GST applicability to Gangajal.

Gangajal finds widespread use in household rituals throughout the nation, and it’s important to note that puja samagri enjoys an exemption from Goods and Services Tax (GST). The deliberation on the GST applicability to puja samagri was thoroughly examined during the 14th and 15th meetings of the GST Council, held on May 18-19, 2017, and June 3, 2017, respectively. The outcome of these deliberations was a decision to maintain the exempt status for these items. Consequently, since the inception of the GST, all such items have remained exempt from taxation.

There were rumors in market regarding the taxabiliy of “Gangajal”. We all know that it is an important and sacred thing we found in every Hindu house. But there were some news about its taxability. It was a huge shocker for the people.

Taking cognisance of all those news the CBIC today clarified that there is no tax on Gangajal and they are not planning to levy any GST on the Gangajal”
Thus the issues is clarified by CBIC. They communicated it via there twitter handle. The image of their tweet is also attached here.