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Private wards at AIIMS-Delhi to cost more due to GST on room rent above Rs 5,000

NEW DELHI: AIIMS-Delhi on Thursday announced a raise in the charges of its private ward rooms. The move comes following a recent decision by the GST Council to levy a 5% tax on hospital room rent exceeding Rs 5,000 per day. The revised charge will be effective from July 18, as per government notification.

The notification issued by AIIMS states that the charges for A class (deluxe room) at AIIMS will now be Rs 6,300 per day. Patients have to pay 10 days advance deposit of Rs 66,000, including 5% GST and diet charges.

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