2018 (10) TMI 594 - HC - GST

Petitioner called upon to furnish certain information with reference to levy of service tax on the fee paid for award of license for sale of liquor - Held that - Respondent fairly submitted that he has received instructions to the State that in 26th meeting of GST Council held on 10.03.2018 it has been decided that no GST/Service Tax is leviable on the fee paid for grant of license sale of liquor for human consumption. Keeping in view the statement made by learned counsel for the respondent, prayer made in the present petition has been rendered infructuous and the same is disposed of accordingly.

Summary

The High Court of Punjab and Haryana quashed the notice asking for information on service tax for liquor license fees. It was decided that no GST/Service Tax is leviable on such fees. The petition was disposed of accordingly.