Marriage halls in Karachi would be liable to pay 15% sales tax on services after Sindh as Sindh High Court (SHC) dismissed a case due to the absence of the petitioner at case hearings.
The petitioner – Karachi Marriage Halls/Lawns Owners Association – failed to push ahead with the case due to its continued absence at hearings on various dates.
In Sindh, sales tax on the services provided by marriage halls and lawns has been levied since July 1, 2011, but it was not being collected due to ad-interim orders in the wake of the petition.
According to the Finance Act 2011, marriage halls and lawns are subject to a 15% levy on services provided by them.
“Now with the dismissal of the petition, the SRB will be able to impose and collect sales tax on the services of marriage halls and lawns, including those located in hotels or clubs,” the officer added.
