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[F. No.354/173/2017 -TRU]
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
(Department of Revenue)
New Delhi, the 14th November, 2017
Notification No. 48/2017 - Integrated Tax (Rate): Seeks to amend notification No. 8/2017-IT(R) so as to specify rate @5% for standalone restaurants and @18% for other restaurants, reduce rate of job work on "handicraft goods" @ 5% and to substitute "Services provided" in item (vi) against Sl No. 3 in table.
GST: [TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZZETE OF INDIA, EXTRAORDINARY, PART II, SECTION 3, SUB-SECTION (i)]
G.S.R (E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 5, sub- section (1) of section 6 and clause (iii) and clause (iv) of section 20 of the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (13 of 2017) read with sub-section (5) of section 15 and sub-section (1) of section 16 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017), the Central Government, on the recommendations of the Council,
and on being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby makes the following further amendments in the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 8/2017- Integrated Tax (Rate), dated the 28th June, 2017, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R. 683(E), dated the 28th June, 2017, namely:-
In the said notification, in the Table,-
- against serial number 3, in item (vi), in column (3), for the words “Services provided”, the words “Composite supply of works contract as defined in clause (119) of section 2 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, provided” shall be substituted;
- against serial number 7,-
- for item (i) in column (3) and the entries relating thereto in columns (3), (4) and (5), the following shall be substituted, namely:-
| (3) | (4) | (5) |
| “(i) Supply, by way of or as part of any service or in any other manner whatsoever, of goods, being food or any other article for human consumption or drink, where such supply or service is for cash, deferred payment or other valuable consideration, provided by a restaurant, eating joint including mess, canteen, whether for consumption on or away from the premises where such food or any other article for human consumption or drink is supplied, other than those located in the premises of hotels, inns, guest houses, clubs, campsites or other commercial places meant for residential or lodging purposes having declared tariff of any unit of accommodation of seven thousand five hundred rupees and above per unit per day or equivalent. Explanation.- “declared tariff” includes charges for all amenities provided in the unit of accommodation (given on rent for stay) like furniture, air conditioner, refrigerators or any other amenities, but without excluding any discount offered on the published charges for such unit. | Provided that credit of input tax charged on goods and services used in supplying the service has not been taken [Please refer to Explanation no.(iv)].”; |
- for item (iii) in column (3) and the entries relating thereto in columns (3), (4) and (5), the following shall be substituted, namely:-
| (3) | (4) | (5) |
| “(iii) Supply, by way of or as part of any service or in any other manner whatsoever, of goods, being food or any other article for human consumption or any drink, where such supply or service is for cash, deferred payment or other valuable consideration, provided by a restaurant, eating joint including mess, canteen, whether for consumption on or away from the premises where such food or any other article for human consumption or drink is supplied, located in the premises of hotels, inns, guest houses, clubs, campsites or other commercial places meant for residential or lodging purposes having declared tariff of any unit of accommodation of seven thousand five hundred rupees and above per unit per day or equivalent. Explanation.- “declared tariff” includes charges for all amenities provided in the unit of accommodation (given on rent for stay) like furniture, air conditioner, refrigerators or any other amenities, but without excluding any discount offered on the published charges for such unit. | 18 | -”; |
- the item (iv) in column (3) and the entries relating thereto in columns (3), (4) and (5), shall be omitted;
- in item (ix), in column (3), for the entry, the following entry shall be substituted, namely:-
“(ix) Accommodation, food and beverage services other than (ii), (iii), (v), (vi), (vii) and (viii) above.
Explanation.- For the removal of doubt, it is hereby clarified that, supply, by way of or as part of any service or in any other manner whatsoever, of goods, being food or any other article for human consumption or drink, where such supply or service is for cash, deferred payment or other valuable consideration, provided by a restaurant, eating joint including mess, canteen,
whether for consumption on or away from the premises where such food or any other article for human consumption or drink is supplied, other than those located in the premises of hotels, inns, guest houses, clubs, campsites or other commercial places meant for residential or lodging purposes having declared tariff of any unit of accommodation of seven thousand five hundred rupees and above per unit per day or equivalent shall attract integrated tax @ 5% without any input tax credit under item (i) above and shall not be levied at the rate as specified under this entry.”;
- against serial number 26, in column (3), in item (i), after sub-item (h), the following shall be inserted, namely: -
‘(i) manufacture of handicraft goods.
Explanation. - The term “handicraft goods” shall have the same meaning as assigned to it in the notification No. 32/2017 -Central Tax, dated the 15th September, 2017 published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide number G.S.R. 1158 (E), dated the 15th September, 2017 as amended from time to time.’.
2. This notification shall come into force with effect from 15th of November, 2017.
(Ruchi Bisht)
Under Secretary to the
Government of India
Note: -The principal notification was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, vide notification No. 8/2017 - Integrated Tax(Rate), dated the 28thJune, 2017, vide number G.S.R. 683 (E), dated the 28th June, 2017 and was last amended by notification No. 39/2017- Integrated Tax (Rate) dated the 13th October, 2017 vide number G.S.R. 1278(E), dated the 13th October, 2017.
📚 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Notification No. 48/2017 — Integrated Tax (Rate)
Q1: What is GST on restaurants after Notification 48/2017?
Answer: 5% or 18% depending on category.
Standalone restaurants pay 5% without ITC, while restaurants in high-end hotels (₹7,500+ tariff) pay 18% with ITC.
Q2: Can restaurants claim ITC under 5% GST?
Answer: No.
Input Tax Credit is not allowed for restaurants charging 5% GST. This is a key condition.
Q3: What qualifies as a standalone restaurant?
Answer: Any restaurant not in a high-tariff hotel.
Includes cafes, mess, dhabas, and food outlets outside premium hotels.
Q4: What is “declared tariff”?
Answer: Published room rent before discount.
Includes all amenities like AC, furniture, etc., but ignores discounts.
Q5: What if hotel tariff is below ₹7,500?
Answer: Then 5% applies.
Such restaurants are treated like standalone ones.
Q6: Is GST applicable on takeaway food?
Answer: Yes, at 5%.
Same rate applies whether food is consumed on or off premises.
Q7: What is GST on handicraft job work?
Answer: 5%.
This reduced rate supports artisans and small industries.
Q8: Can job workers claim ITC?
Answer: Yes, generally.
ITC depends on normal GST rules for business inputs.
Q9: Why was ITC removed for restaurants?
Answer: To simplify taxation.
Government aimed to reduce compliance complexity.
Q10: Is this rule still applicable today?
Answer: Yes, largely continues.
Though minor changes may occur, core structure remains.
Q11: Do food delivery apps follow same GST?
Answer: Yes, mostly 5%.
But compliance responsibility may differ.
Q12: What happens if wrong GST is charged?
Answer: Correction is required.
Refund or adjustment must be made.
Q13: Are catering services covered?
Answer: Not always.
Different GST rates may apply depending on service type.
Download PDF: Notification No. 48/2017 — Integrated Tax (Rate)
More Information: https://taxinformation.cbic.gov.in/
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