GST rate on hotels determinable basis declared tariff, 'star rating' irrelevant, clarifies Finmin

Finance Ministry clarifies that accommodation in any hotel, including 5-star hotels, having a declared tariff of less than INR 7500 per unit per day, will attract GST @ 18%; Star rating of hotels is, therefore, irrelevant for determining the applicable rate of GST, says Ministry; Issues clarification in light of doubts expressed over liability of GST at 28% to 5-star hotels irrespective of the declared tariff : Finance Ministry Press Release...