VAT on Sale of food Articles is authorized by clause (f) of Article 366 (29A) of the Constitution

It states that

“tax on sale or purchase” includes “a

tax on supply, by way of or as part of any service or in any other manner whatsoever, of

goods, being food or any other article for human consumption or any drink (whether or not

intoxicating) where such supply or service is for cash, deferred payment or other valuable

consideration.

Hence, VAT is charged on sale of food in hotel or restaurant

Also Service tax is imposed on the same

Hence, there is double taxation on food items

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CA Maninder Singh is a Chartered Accountant for the past 14 years. He also provides Accounts Tax GST Training in Delhi, Kerala and online.