CURRENT AFFAIRS

2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many percentage of Indian Railway catering services attract a uniform GST in trains and stations?
A
5 %
B
15 %
C
25 %
D
35 %
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -5% Uniform rate of GST to apply in all railway catering services in trains or on stations.

Detailed explanation-2: -5% GST to apply on food on train, platform; newspaper supply to be exempt: AAAR.

Detailed explanation-3: -For Lunch and dinner during the travel, passengers will require to pay ₹294 instead of ₹244 if the passengers did not opt for the meal during the booking of the ticket.

Detailed explanation-4: -Thus, Service Tax is required to be paid 12.36% (current tax rate) on maintenance services rendered by Railways.

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