SC rejects private tour operators' pleas seeking GST exemption for Hajj, Umrah services

Jul 26, 2022

New Delhi [India], July 26 : The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a batch of petitions by various private tour operators seeking GST exemption...

SC refuses to entertain plea for consideration of private tour operators for Hajj 2022

May 23, 2022

New Delhi [India], May 23 : The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea filed by Al Islam Tour Corporations seeking consideration...

GST Council decides to impose 28 pc tax on online gaming, horse racing, casinos

Jul 11, 2023

Nirmala Sitharaman who chairs the GST Council, said that the government has offered an exemption on GST for satellite launch services provided by private...

Over 67,000 Pakistani pilgrims at risk of missing hajj due to mismanagement

Apr 20, 2025

Around 67,000 Pakistani pilgrims may miss the Hajj this year due to delays and mismanagement by private tour operators, ARY News reported, citing sources.

Mamata Banerjee writes to Nirmala Sitharaman seeking GST exemption on insurance premium

Aug 02, 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has requested the central government to withdraw the Goods and Service Tax (GST) on life insurance and health...

SCBA urges Finance Minister to exempt GST on group insurance premiums for advocates

Sep 16, 2025

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has written to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman seeking exemption from Goods and Services Tax (GST) levied on...