'Service Charge Optional, Don't Force Customers To Pay': Govt Writes To Restaurant Bodies Over Brawl At Noida Mall
On Monday, a video of alleged physical violence between patrons and employees at the Spectrum Mall in Noida's Sector 75 went viral on social media.
Jun 21, 2023, 16:52 PM IST
DNA: What are your rights on service charge?
The Government of India has said only customers can decide whether they want to pay the service charge or not. In hotels and restaurants, this service charge cannot be taken from the customers forcibly or without informing.
Jun 10, 2022, 00:06 AM IST
DNA: Explained -- Difference between service charge and service tax?
The Government of India's Department of Consumer Affairs has said that service charges cannot be collected from hotels and restaurants against the wish of the customers. Understand the difference between service charge and service tax from this report.
Jun 10, 2022, 00:00 AM IST
Restaurants may soon have to pay tax on service charge
Eateries still forcing customers to pay service charge may be subject to tax liabilities.
Sep 13, 2017, 11:20 AM IST
