Two odd years ago, actor Rahul Bose broke the internet when he tweeted that he was charged a steep Rs 442.5 (including goods & services tax, or GST) for two bananas at a well-known five-star hotel in Chandigarh. This had led to inquiries by the GST authorities and ultimately a fine was imposed on the hotel as fruits do not attract GST.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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