GST Rates Updated for Hotels, Restaurants, and Catering as per 37th GST Council Meeting; Effective October 1, 2019.

Notification No. 19/2019, issued by the Government of India's Ministry of Finance, amends Notification No. 08/2017-Integrated Tax (Rate) to update GST rates for various services as per the GST Council's recommendations from its 37th meeting on September 20, 2019. Key changes include revised GST rates for hotel accommodation, restaurant services, and outdoor catering. Additionally, adjustments are made to definitions related to restaurant services, outdoor catering, and hotel accommodation. The notification specifies the conditions under which integrated tax applies to these services and comes into effect on October 1, 2019.