GST on Rent

A restaurant owner is seeking clarification on GST obligations for their rented premises. They currently pay rent at a 5% rate without Input Tax Credit (ITC) and are unsure if they must pay an additional 18% GST on the rent demanded by their landlord, especially since they deduct TDS. The advice suggests that if the landlord is GST registered, the tenant is liable to pay the 18% GST on rent, regardless of their own business's GST rate or ITC eligibility.