GST on Mining Lease Amount Paid to Government: Madras HC defers Adjudication for Pending SC’s Royalty Ruling

The Madras High Court has deferred the adjudication of GST applicability on amounts paid for mining leases to the government, pending a Supreme Court ruling on royalty. The case revolves around whether GST is leviable on these payments under the mining lease. Until the Supreme Court decides on the royalty issue, the Madras HC has put the GST matter on hold. This decision underscores the interconnectedness of tax and royalty issues in the mining sector, awaiting higher judicial clarity for resolution.