How to avail ITC of the GST paid to airline and hotel if GST is charged by travel agent?

GSTIN of the recipient must be provided to airline or hotel who will issue their invoice and file their GSTR-1 citing this GSTIN and credit will flow to the recipient, subject to section 17. Accordingly, travel agents who issue a consolidated invoice are causing loss of credit of taxes paid to airline or hotel and merely passing on credit of their taxes (5% as tour operator and 0.9%/1.8% on ticketing).

(ICAI FAQ PUBLICATION 06-09-2017 : Exemptions on Supply of Services – FAQ NO. 38)

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