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GST on supply of foods-drinks in canteen by schools exempt up to higher secondary level

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

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