MANU/PIBU/0699/2017

Department/Board : PIB

Date : 04.07.2017

GST rate for specified items for Physically Challenged Persons

Some questions are raised about GST rates fixed for specific devices for physically challenged persons. This matter is explained here in below.

Assistive devices and rehabilitation aids for physically challenged persons, listed below, have been kept at the concessional 5% GST rate:

1) Braille writers and braille writing instruments;

2) Handwriting equipment like Braille Frames, Slates, Writing Guides, Script Writing Guides, Styli, Braille Erasers

3) Canes, Electronic aids like the Sonic Guide;

4) Optical, Environmental Sensors;

5) Arithmetic aids like the Taylor Frame (arithmetic and algebra types), Cubarythm, Speaking or Braille calculator;

6) Geometrical aids like Combined Graph and Mathematical Demonstration Board, Braille Protractors, Scales, Compasses and Spar Wheels;

7) Electronic measuring equipment such as Calipers, Micrometers, Comparators, Gauges, Gauge Block Levels, Rules, Rulers and Yardsticks

8) Drafting, Drawing Aids, Tactile Displays;

9) Specially adapted Clocks and Watches;

10) Orthopaedic appliances falling under heading No.90.21 of the First Schedule;

11) Wheel Chairs falling under heading No.87.13 of the First Schedule;

12) Artificial electronic larynx and spares thereof;