McDonald's Indian franchise drag government to court

Rate of GST on food services by restaurants had been slashed to 5% in 2017.
No ITC (Input Tax Credit) to be taken on raw material and other expenses.
It means No set off against sales.
National Anti-profiteering authority (NAA) had found Hardcastle Restaurant, franchise of McDonald’s, guilty.
This franchise had not passed lower rate benefit to customers.
This benefit was around ₹7.49 crore.
Several complaints had been lodged against restaurant.
The Hardcastle Restaurant Pvt Ltd quickly appealed against the decision.
On this appeal, Bombay high court provided relief to Hardcastle Restaurant.
Hardcastle, now has filed writ petition in the Gujrat High Court.
While the customer is relieved, it increased tax expense of restaurant.
It is being suggested by these businesses to provide option of paying higher tax with ITC.
They are now looking forward for final ruling.

McDonald’s Indian franchise drag government to court