18% GST on food-drinks within or away from hotel: Maha authority

18% GST on food-drinks within or away from hotel: Maha authority Mumbai, Feb 14 (IANS) In a significant order, the Maharashtra Authority for Advance Ruling (MAAR) rejected a plea by a five-star hotel contending that food and beverages served in a restaurant away from the hotel premises should attract 5 per cent GST instead of 18 per cent. A bench consisting of P. Vinitha Sekhar, Additional Commiss…