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IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) has denied media reports that separate GST is applicable for using washrooms in waiting rooms of Railway stations. The Corporation have clarified that a flat rate is charged, including GST, for using executive lounges, and several services are included in this amount, including the use of toilets and urinals. It is notable that IRCTC manages the executive lounges at major railway stations. Several media houses published a sensational
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FAQ :
No, IRCTC has clarified that there is no separate GST for using washrooms in executive lounges. The standard entry fee for the lounge includes the use of all facilities, including toilets.
The entry charge for the executive lounge includes various services such as TV, comfortable seating, free water, WiFi, beverages (tea/coffee), and washroom facilities.
Media reports claiming this were misreported. The British tourists had used the executive lounge, and the charges they paid were for the lounge access, which includes washroom facilities, not for the urinal use itself.
The entry charge for the executive lounge is Rs. 200 per person for 2 hours, with 12% GST applicable on this entry fee.
Yes, washroom facilities are available free of cost in the 1st Class and Sleeper Class waiting rooms at railway stations. Additionally, pay-and-use washrooms offer free urinal facilities.
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