Differential GST on Haj pilgrims: SC to take up 17 petitions filed by tour operators on Apr 29

On April 29, the Supreme Court is expected to take up 17 petitions filed by various tour operators and State Haj organisers on differential Goods & Service Tax (GST) levied on Haj pilgrims. The tour operators are challenging the levy of GST on Hajis who avail themselves of services offered by registered private tour operators on the grounds that no tax law can be applicable on extra territoria…