Anti-profiteering provisions make it compulsory for companies to pass on any benefits from a lower GST rate to consumers.
Other key reconsiderations suggested by HRAWI included making the Integrated Goods and Service Tax (IGST) available for tourism accommodation services
Currently 12 per cent GST on food bill is levied in non-AC restaurants and 18 per cent in air conditioned ones
Under the previous rates if any part of a restaurant has an air conditioner 18 per cent is charged as the GST
Overall incidence was expected to be lower with the gains of input tax credit eaten up by the restaurants levy is seen to be detrimental for consumers
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