Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Congress on Friday claimed that an 18 per cent GST on rent even for residential property has been applied and called it "asli kaala jaadu", even as the government clarified that GST does not apply on residential units if they are rented out to private persons for personal use. India News | Cong Calls GST on Rent 'kaala Jaadu'; Govt Says Doesn't Apply if Property Rented for Personal Use.