Rent on Accommodation buildings located outside the boundaries of religious places are chargeable to GST


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The Gujarat Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) has determined that rental income from accommodation provided outside the boundaries of a religious place is subject to Goods and Services Tax (GST). The ruling, concerning M/s. Nandini Ashram Trust, clarified that the exemption for renting precincts of religious places does not extend to properties located off-site, even if managed by a religious trust. Consequently, the trust is liable to pay GST on room rents charged to pilgrims.

Court :
AAR Gujarat

Brief :
The AAR, Gujarat, in the matter of M/s. Nandini Ashram Trust [Advance Ruling no. GUJ/GAAR/R/2023/18 dated April 26, 2023] ruled that since the assessee was providing accommodation to pilgrims outside the boundary of the temple and the rooms rent charged was INR 1000 thus, the exemption sought was not available.

Citation :
Advance Ruling no. GUJ/GAAR/R/2023/18 dated April 26, 2023

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1999
(Excl. of GST ₹359)

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3499
(Excl. of GST ₹629)

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(Excl. of GST ₹179)

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Bimal Jain
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