The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has stopped charging Goods and Service Tax (GST) on rental accommodation from devotees staying at the ‘serais’ of the Golden Temple with immediate effect following the “clarification” today by the Central Board of Indirect Ta
The imposition of GST (Goods and Service Tax) on SGPC-run ‘serais’ has not only made the SGPC fume, but has also invited the ire of outstation devotees visiting the Golden Temple as ultimately, it will hit their pocket.
Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday turned down a notice under Rule 267 given by AAP member Raghav Chadha for suspension of business of the House to discuss the issue of the imposition of 12 per cent GST on “serais” (inns) around the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
Outstation devotees, who stay at “serais” (inns) managed by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) during their visit to the Golden Temple, would now have to pay more, for the Centre has imposed the Goods and Service Tax (GST) on the accommodation.