Are restaurants allowed to charge more than MRP?

The court has stayed the order of the Centre on MRP and allowed hotels to charge more than the MRP. Major hotel and restaurant chains had moved the court earlier this year, complaining about the Centre’s move to enforce a ban on charging more than the MRP.

Can restaurant charge GST on mineral water?

Hence, the GST Council fixed 18\% of GST for packaged mineral water. Also, water [other than aerated, mineral, purified, distilled, medicinal, ionic, battery, de-mineralized and water sold in sealed container] is not taxable under GST. Hence, unpackaged water and unprocessed water is tax-free under GST.

Can restaurant charge GST on MRP?

If a retailer charges GST over maximum retail price, a consumer can file a complaint against him. A retailer cannot charge over MRP. However, a retailer can sell at a price lower than MRP.

Is it illegal to not serve free water in India?

Can restaurants refuse to serve customers water? No, they cannot. A Supreme Court ruling makes it mandatory for all eateries to serve its patrons free drinking water.

Can restaurants charge service charge?

The government in April 2017 issued guidelines on fair trade practices related to charging of Service Charge from consumer by hotel or restaurants. As per these guidelines, Service Charge is optional and the payment of it depends entirely upon the discretion of the consumers.

Can 5 star hotels charge more than MRP?

Supreme Court has permitted hotels and restaurants to charge higher than MRP because they provide service to people. A Supreme Court bench, on Tuesday, said that hotels and restaurants can sell bottled water and packaged food higher than its maximum retail price (MRP).

What is the GST rate for mineral water?

18\%
GST Rate & HSN Code for Beverages, spirits and vinegar – Chapter22

Can you ask for tap water in a restaurant?

Free tap water in restaurants. It’s now law!