In this article let us analyse and learn whether letting out of Rooms to students for residential dwelling is exempt from GST or not.

The Authority for Advance Ruling, Karnataka in its recent ruling in the case of Taghar Vasudeva Ambrish has denied the exemption from goods and services tax on letting out of affordable residential accommodation to students.

Introduction

Applicant- Taghar Vasudeva Ambrish
Nature of business- Letting out of property on lease
Lessor- The applicant and 4 other individuals (Land owners)
Lessee- M/S D Twelve Spaces Pvt Ltd (Operator)

Facts of The Case

The Applicant Had Sought Advance Ruling for Following Questions

Key Observations of The Authority

The Authority while passing the final ruling observed the following key points.

Ruling of The Authority

Conclusion

Thus, as per this Advance Ruling the transaction between the applicant and M/S D Twelve Pvt Ltd does not qualify for exemption since the property let out is in the nature of hotel, guest houses or inns and does not qualify for a residential dwelling.
However, the terms Residential dwelling/use of residence is not defined under GST Act or any other Acts there still exist ambiguity on the taxability of this service and is debatable.

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