159/15/2021-GST — Clarification on doubts related to scope of "Intermediary"

About This Circular

159/15/2021-GST is an official GST circular issued by CBIC on 20 September 2021. The full title of this instrument is: Clarification on doubts related to scope of "Intermediary".

Legal Basis

GST circulars are issued under the powers conferred by the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (CGST Act), the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (IGST Act), and corresponding state GST legislations. They are binding instruments that govern rate changes, procedural amendments, exemptions, and deadline extensions across India's unified indirect tax framework.

How to Use This Reference

• Use the Notification Number (159/15/2021-GST) to cite this instrument in legal filings, audits, or compliance documents.
• The effective date of this notification is 20 September 2021 — verify applicability windows against your filing period.
• Cross-reference with related GST sections and case laws using the links in the sidebar.
• Refer to the CBIC official portal for the authoritative gazette text.

Context in India's GST Framework

India's GST regime, effective from 1 July 2017, relies on a hierarchy of legislative instruments: Acts → Rules → Notifications → Circulars → Orders. Notifications issued by CBIC carry the force of delegated legislation and directly modify rates or procedures. Circulars clarify the interpretation of existing law without changing it. 159/15/2021-GST falls in this framework as a circular issued under the authority of CBIC.

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