India GST Investigation: Restaurants Under Scrutiny for Packaging Fee Tax Evasion Since 2022

Indian tax authorities are investigating restaurants for potential tax evasion related to packaging charges. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) department has issued summons to eateries listed on platforms like Zomato. They are requesting GST details on packaging fees collected since January 2022.

The investigation centers on whether the collected packaging charges have been properly remitted. The focus is on ensuring the correct GST on packaging fees has been paid. The GST on the food itself is not in dispute.