Claims Of 18% GST On Crematorium Services Are Misleading; Here's Why
By Mohammed Kudrati Viral social media posts claiming that Goods and Services Tax (GST) would be levied at a rate of 18% on crematorium services, are misleading. BOOM found that while a recent increase in the GST rates by the GST Council did cover contract work for several infrastructure projects including crematoriums, from 12% to 18%, it did not cover the services provided by the crematorium itself. The services provided by the crematorium to the deceased persons is neither considered to be a good or a service from GST according to the GST Act. The claim is being made satirically, implying t...