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Govt acts against service charges in restaurants: What are the rules?
The CCPA issued a notice against five restaurants: Makhna Deli, Xero Courtyard, Castle Barbeque, Chaayos, and Fiesta by Barbeque Nation.

Eateries can’t impose service charge, rules Delhi high court
Delhi HC rules hotels/restaurants can't add service charges to bills, affirming CCPA guidelines. Charges must be voluntary, protecting consumer rights.

‘Violative of consumer rights’: Delhi HC on restaurants imposing service charge
The guidelines were issued in July 2022 for preventing unfair trade practices and violation of consumer rights concerning levying service charge.

Only states can tax lotteries, not Centre: SC rules
The judgment struck down the Centre’s attempt to levy service tax on lottery distributors.

Restaurants vs diners: Brawl in Delhi's Darzi bar over service charge
Darzi Bar in Connaught Place recently saw diners get into a fist fight over service charge. Restaurateurs, foodies in Delhi debate whether to pay it or not.
