18% GST on food-drinks within or away from hotel: Maharashtra authority
It submitted that food-beverages provided for consumption in the restaurant premises are a `supply` which would attract 18 percent GST if the restaurant is located on the hotel premises. The company contended that since the restaurant will be located in the mall which does not offer residence or lodging services and not in the hotel premises, a GST of only 5 per cent would be applicable.
MAAR rejected a plea by a five-star hotel contending that food and beverages served in a restaurant away from the hotel premises should attract 5 per cent GST instead of 18 per cent, Photo: PTI