Question ID : 42269

GST on arbitrator or DAAB Member

The assesee is an arbitrator and Member of Dispute Avoidance /Adjudication Board (DAAB Member) and gets monthly retainership (50%) from PSU and 50% from Contractor and further he also sometimes get to receive any award money depend on case to case basis whether GST is applicable on such arbitrator on forward basis or any other basis . Further what is the impact in GST return if he is already registered with another service too in GST

Yes, GST is applicable in forward basis on Arbitration Service provided by the arbitrator. If he/she is registered for another service then get his registration amended for inclusion of the service and accordingly the GST should be collected and discharged followed by the returns etc.