GST on supply of foods-drinks in canteen by schools exempt up to higher secondary level
Clarification regarding GST on supply of food and drinks in educational institutions.
With a view to remove any doubt or uncertainty regarding rate of GST applicable on supply of food and drinks in educational institutions, the Finance Ministry has clarified that : –
i. GST rate on supply of food and drinks in a mess or canteen in an educational institution attracts GST at 5% without INPUT Tax Credit (ITC).
ii. If schools up to higher secondary level supply food directly to students, then the same are exempt from GST.
Earlier, the CBEC had issued a circular in Jan, 2018 clarifying the queries seeking clarification regarding the taxability and rate of GST on services by a college hostel mess
