AAR held that supply of carbonated drinks (aerated water) by the...

AAR held that supply of carbonated drinks (aerated water) by the applicant's restaurant, whether served alone or along with food, constitutes "restaurant service" and a composite supply under Clause 6(b) of Schedule II. The beverages are value-added, served in restaurant glassware with accompaniments, and consumed using the restaurant's facilities, thus qualifying as supply of "any drink (other than alcoholic liquor for human consumption)" as part of restaurant service. The principal supply is restaurant service, taxable as a service under Entry 7 of Notification 11/2017-Central Tax (Rate). As the restaurant is in a "specified premises," the applicable GST rate is 18% on such supplies.