In Bengaluru, PG owners plan to hike rent to offset GST burden

BENGALURU: The recent order of Bengaluru bench of the Authority for Advance Ruling holding that paying guest (PG) accommodations and hostels attract 12% GST as they are not options for permanent residence is likely to push up rentals.  "On average, a PG in the city has 20-30 rooms and the rent paid by the PG owner to the landowner for such a space varies between Rs 2-4 lakh per month. If…