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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.

The crackdown follows rising complaints on the National Consumer Helpline (1915) from consumers being forced to pay service charges.(Representational Image)

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Published on Apr 30, 2025 03:49 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

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.

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Published on Mar 29, 2025 04:00 AM IST

ByShruti Kakkar, New Delhi

‘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.

The high court said that the imposition of a service charge in a mandatory manner is “violative of consumer rights and the collection of service charge in various names amounts to unfair trade practices.”(X/ishansharma7390)

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Updated on Mar 28, 2025 03:43 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Only states can tax lotteries, not Centre: SC rules

The judgment struck down the Centre’s attempt to levy service tax on lottery distributors.

The court ruled that only state legislatures have the authority to regulate and tax them. (Representative file photo)

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Published on Feb 11, 2025 11:58 AM IST

ByUtkarsh Anand

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.

A grab from the video that captured diners fighting with the manager at the restaurant, when asked to pay service charge.(Photo: X)

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Published on Jul 04, 2024 12:55 PM IST

ByAprajita Sharad

Fadnavis announces probe into builder-underworld link in MOB case

Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis has announced a probe into the alleged nexus between builders, the Dawood gang, and Edelweiss Financial Services in relation to the funding of the gaming app Mahadev Online Book. Fadnavis has also called on Bollywood actors and cricket stars not to endorse online gaming and said that the state government will enact a law to take action against gambling platforms. Edelweiss has dismissed the allegations. The Enforcement Directorate has already registered a case and the Mumbai police have formed an SIT to probe any city links.

Nagpur:14December2023 A group photo of the existing MLAs of the 2019 Vidhan Sabha including Chief Minister Ekhnath Shinde, DCM Devendra Fadnavis was organised outside the Vidhan Bhavan premises during the Winter Session of Maharashtra State Assembly, Nagpur. Thursday. Dec 14, 2023. Photo by Sunny Shende:PM100029 (PTI)

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Updated on Dec 15, 2023 07:06 AM IST

BySurendra P Gangan

Helping taxpayers make sense of GST regulation

Taxpayers are key to robust GST collections and deserve recognition for their support.

SAMVAAD with taxpayers has been the key since the launch of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on July 1, 2017,

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Published on Jun 29, 2023 06:36 PM IST

ByUpender Gupta, Aditya Yadav

77-year-old wins legal fight, gets cancelled booth back from Chandigarh Housing Board

Coming to the aid of the complainant, Raj Kumari, a Panchkula resident, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-1 has directed Chandigarh Housing Board to immediately restore the booth in Manimajra in her name

Holding the board guilty of causing the complainant mental agony and harassment, the consumer commission directed Chandigarh Housing Board to immediately restore the booth in the elderly woman’s name, and to also pay <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>30,000 as compensation and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10,000 as cost of litigation. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Updated on Apr 25, 2023 01:36 AM IST

ByTanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh

HC: Dont display verdict allowing service charge on restaurant menus

Justice Prathiba M Singh gave the clarification after the court was informed that various restaurants are “misinterpreting the interim order” by using it to give legitimacy to levy of the service charge

The court’s clarification came while hearing pleas by the NRAI and the FIHR against the July 4, 2022 guidelines issued by the CCPA that barred restaurants from automatically adding service charges to food bills. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 12, 2023 11:47 PM IST

ByRicha Banka

Afternoon brief: Service charge to continue in restaurants after Delhi HC order

Here are today’s top news, analysis and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

The next hearing in the ‘no service charge order’ case has been fixed for November 25. (Photo by Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times) (Representation purpose)

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Published on Jul 20, 2022 01:01 PM IST

ByHT News Desk, New Delhi

Restaurants can’t force service charge on users

The announcement on Monday now gives an enforceable shape to the government’s directions on the matter.

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Updated on Jul 05, 2022 12:47 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, New Delhi:

Covid-19 to ‘significantly’ impact state finances: RBI

As most states presented their budgets before the onset of the pandemic, their budget estimates of deficits are unlikely to capture the true picture of the ongoing fiscal year, the report says.

Higher tax buoyancy implies that tax collection would rise at a faster pace for the same rise in incomes.(REUTERS)

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Updated on Oct 28, 2020 02:13 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByRoshan Kishore, New Delhi

LTC bonanza for those who plan to spend big

Under Section 10 (5) of the Income Tax Act, generally, both government and private sector employees are allowed to claim tax exemption on the money spent against travel fare for themselves and family members twice in a block of four years on showing proof of travel fare.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses the media during a press conference at National Media Centre in New Delhi.(Ajay Aggarwal /HT PHOTO)

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Published on Oct 13, 2020 05:31 AM IST

Livemint, New Delhi/ Mumbai | ByRenu Yadav and Neil Borate

Running toy business in Punjab’s Dhanaula no child’s play after Covid-19

Demand is down as people don’t venture out for shopping in a market already hit by the invasion of imported products

A shopkeeper shows a young customer and his parents a wooden tralla or truck.(HT photo)

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Published on Aug 31, 2020 05:21 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Dhanaula (Barnala) | ByAvtar Singh, Dhanaula (barnala)

Brand Factory outlet fined ₹6.72 lakh in 21 cases of unfair trade

The store will pay ₹7,000 to the complainant and ₹25,000 to the legal-aid fund of the consumer disputes redressal commission in each case

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Updated on Aug 30, 2020 11:21 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Mohali | ByHillary Victor, Mohali

Growth will recover to up to 8% next fiscal, says KM Birla

Kumar Mangalam Birla said that most economies are likely to shrink this year. The nationwide lockdown had a more severe impact in urban India and on services that thrive on people’s mobility.

Kumar Mangalam Birla said that most economies are likely to shrink this year.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Aug 13, 2020 06:06 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | ByTanya Thomas

Digital taxation needs to be simple and inclusive, says Nirmala Sitharaman

The minister was speaking at the 3rd G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting held at Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) through video conferencing.

India is among 10 nations that are facing US investigations to assess whether the levies discriminate against American technology majors.(PTI)

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Updated on Jul 18, 2020 10:50 PM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi

Covid-19 austerity measures: Chandigarh admn slashes expenditure by 20%

Cuts to impact municipal corporation, engineering department asked to focus only on ongoing development works, freeze on new hiring

The revenue generation from goods and service tax (GST), excise and VAT plummeted by 71% for April and May in comparison to the same period last year, a senior Chandigarh administration official has said.(Mint)

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Updated on Jul 11, 2020 02:02 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByMunieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh

PMI, GST data indicate economic recovery

Although manufacturing activity shrank for a third straight month in June, it was at a much slower pace than the previous two months, data released by IHS Markit showed.

Separately, data released by the finance ministry showed that gross GST receipts for June was just 9% below the roughly ₹1 lakh crore collected in the same month a year ago.(PTI)

business

Updated on Jul 02, 2020 07:32 AM IST

Livemint | ByGireesh Chandra Prasad and Asit Ranjan Mishra

Lockdown effect: Haryana’s economy to take a hit

Tax officials said the extent of revenue loss will depend on how long the lockdown continues.

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Updated on Mar 31, 2020 10:03 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByHitender Rao, Chandigarh

Randhawa launches health scheme for co-op banks, societies

Randhawa, who is also the chairman of Bhai Ghanhya Trust, said the trust had signed an agreement with the New India Assurance Company and MD India Health Insurance TPA Pvt. Ltd for implementation of the Bhai Ghanhya Sehat Sewa Scheme for 2020-21.

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Published on Mar 17, 2020 10:34 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByHT Correspondent

Travel company penalised for not issuing refund to Chandigarh woman

The woman alleged that the company had also assured a jewellery coupon of ₹21,000, flight tickets and stay in Goa for two persons for free, but did not deliver on the promise

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Updated on Mar 12, 2020 12:43 AM IST

HT Correspondent | ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Industry hails increased turnover limit

Boost to MSMEs: Unaddressed goods and services tax slab rates leave city’s traders despondent

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Published on Feb 01, 2020 10:57 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | ByHarsimran Singh Batra, Ludhiana

‘Centre responsible for financial crisis in Punjab’

At a time when leaders of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are continuously demanding the resignation of Punjab finance minister Manpreet Singh Badal while holding him responsible for the poor fiscal health of the state, member of parliament (MP) from Anandpur Sahib Manish Tewari has blamed the Centre for the financial crisis.

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Published on Dec 28, 2019 06:30 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | ByAmarpal Singh, Ludhiana

‘Embarrassment to ask again and again’: States to FM Nirmala Sitharaman on GST compensation

As per provisions of the GST Compensation Act, 2017, loss of revenue to the states after implementation of GST is payable during the transition period. The compensation is paid bi-monthy during the transition period of five years.

The finance ministers of Delhi, Punjab, Puducherry and Madhya Pradesh and representatives Kerala, Rajasthan, Chattisgarh and West Bengal attended the meeting.(Photo: MSBADAL/ Twitter)

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Updated on Dec 04, 2019 07:23 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

To keep going, Punjab local bodies dept to sell off ‘unattended’ assets

Directs all 28 improvement trusts to create an annual calendar for sale of such properties; also asks MCs, other civic bodies to prepare an invento

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Published on Nov 23, 2019 01:18 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByGurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh

Manpreet seeks early release of GST arrears from Centre

Manpreet stated that the release of Punjab’s share was crucial, since its delay is impeding routine functioning. The FM assured him of the highest consideration on the above issues, according to an official release.

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Published on Oct 29, 2019 11:16 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Pune resident duped of ₹10 lakh by man she met on matrimonial website

According to the complaint, in August this year, the man told the complainant that he had sent gifts for her from the Netherlands. The alleged gifts included a Macbook laptop, perfume and a ring, among other things.

A 41-year-old woman from Hinjewadi has been duped of Rs10,00,000 by a man. (Representative Image)(PTI)

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Updated on Oct 28, 2019 12:00 AM IST

Pune | ByHT Correspondent

Find ways to release loan to homebuyers: Supreme Court

With regard to payment of service tax, the court clarified, the liability should be imposed on flat buyers only to the extent of the amount they have not paid.

The bench also asked NBCC, the receiver and court-appointed forensic auditors to work out the modus-operandi and feasibility to sell 5,229 unsold flats.(HT image)

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Updated on Sep 12, 2019 05:59 AM IST

New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

GST rate cut likely for small cars, part makers

The Centre is also considering giving some relief to other sectors, especially in the unorganized segment, but a tight fiscal position may not allow it to go for a liberal rate cut across industries, the officials said.

Cars, bikes and mopeds at present attract a peak GST rate of 28% with additional cess ranging from 1% to 22%, depending on the length, engine size and type of the vehicle.(HT image)

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Updated on Sep 06, 2019 11:40 PM IST

New Delhi | ByGireeh Chandra Prasad

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The CCPA issued a notice against five restaurants: Makhna Deli, Xero Courtyard, Castle Barbeque, Chaayos, and Fiesta by Barbeque Nation.

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

The guidelines were issued in July 2022 for preventing unfair trade practices and violation of consumer rights concerning levying service charge.

The judgment struck down the Centre’s attempt to levy service tax on lottery distributors.

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.

Taxpayers are key to robust GST collections and deserve recognition for their support.

Coming to the aid of the complainant, Raj Kumari, a Panchkula resident, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-1 has directed Chandigarh Housing Board to immediately restore the booth in Manimajra in her name

Justice Prathiba M Singh gave the clarification after the court was informed that various restaurants are “misinterpreting the interim order” by using it to give legitimacy to levy of the service charge

Here are today’s top news, analysis and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

The announcement on Monday now gives an enforceable shape to the government’s directions on the matter.

As most states presented their budgets before the onset of the pandemic, their budget estimates of deficits are unlikely to capture the true picture of the ongoing fiscal year, the report says.

Under Section 10 (5) of the Income Tax Act, generally, both government and private sector employees are allowed to claim tax exemption on the money spent against travel fare for themselves and family members twice in a block of four years on showing proof of travel fare.

Demand is down as people don’t venture out for shopping in a market already hit by the invasion of imported products

The store will pay ₹7,000 to the complainant and ₹25,000 to the legal-aid fund of the consumer disputes redressal commission in each case

Kumar Mangalam Birla said that most economies are likely to shrink this year. The nationwide lockdown had a more severe impact in urban India and on services that thrive on people’s mobility.

The minister was speaking at the 3rd G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting held at Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) through video conferencing.

Cuts to impact municipal corporation, engineering department asked to focus only on ongoing development works, freeze on new hiring

Although manufacturing activity shrank for a third straight month in June, it was at a much slower pace than the previous two months, data released by IHS Markit showed.

Tax officials said the extent of revenue loss will depend on how long the lockdown continues.

Randhawa, who is also the chairman of Bhai Ghanhya Trust, said the trust had signed an agreement with the New India Assurance Company and MD India Health Insurance TPA Pvt. Ltd for implementation of the Bhai Ghanhya Sehat Sewa Scheme for 2020-21.

The woman alleged that the company had also assured a jewellery coupon of ₹21,000, flight tickets and stay in Goa for two persons for free, but did not deliver on the promise

Boost to MSMEs: Unaddressed goods and services tax slab rates leave city’s traders despondent

As per provisions of the GST Compensation Act, 2017, loss of revenue to the states after implementation of GST is payable during the transition period. The compensation is paid bi-monthy during the transition period of five years.

Directs all 28 improvement trusts to create an annual calendar for sale of such properties; also asks MCs, other civic bodies to prepare an invento

Manpreet stated that the release of Punjab’s share was crucial, since its delay is impeding routine functioning. The FM assured him of the highest consideration on the above issues, according to an official release.

According to the complaint, in August this year, the man told the complainant that he had sent gifts for her from the Netherlands. The alleged gifts included a Macbook laptop, perfume and a ring, among other things.

With regard to payment of service tax, the court clarified, the liability should be imposed on flat buyers only to the extent of the amount they have not paid.

The Centre is also considering giving some relief to other sectors, especially in the unorganized segment, but a tight fiscal position may not allow it to go for a liberal rate cut across industries, the officials said.

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