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Galaxy Electronics LLP (a registered partnership firm in GST) receives Goods Transport Agency (GTA) services for transporting goods by road. The GTA has not opted to pay tax under forward charge. Freight charges are ₹40,000. Who is liable to pay GST and at what rate?

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✅ Option A — Galaxy Electronics LLP under RCM @ 5% (₹2,000)

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  • AGalaxy Electronics LLP under RCM @ 5% (₹2,000) ✓
  • BGalaxy Electronics LLP under RCM @ 18%
  • CExempt from GST
  • DThe GTA under forward charge @ 12%

Detailed Solution & Explanation

Correct Answer: Option **A** (Galaxy Electronics LLP under RCM @ 5% (₹2,000)) **Notification No. 13/2017-Central Tax (Rate):** Supply of services by a GTA to a registered person (where GTA has not opted for forward charge @ 12%) is taxable under Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) @ 5% payable by the recipient (Galaxy Electronics LLP).

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