hostel service is chargeable or not

[khan mohd]

I am running a hostel service since 2012 onwards with mess facility. will u please confirm me weither i am liable to pay service tax on that period of 2015 to 2016.

AI Summary

Are hostel services subject to service tax? Clarification on renting and catering under Notification No.33/12-ST. A discussion on a forum addressed whether hostel services, including mess facilities, are subject to service tax between 2015 and 2016. One respondent clarified that renting and catering services should be treated separately. Renting is exempt if less than Rs. 1,000 per day per unit. Catering services can benefit from a threshold exemption limit of Rs. 10 lacs, excluding the value of wholly exempted services. The response referenced Notification No.33/12-ST. Another participant agreed with this clarification.