The Government of Jharkhand, on October 13, 2026, notified the Jharkhand City Tourist Tax Rules, 2025.
The following has been stated: -
•The Hotels within municipal limits must collect tourist tax on the total invoice value, excluding GST and other applicable local taxes, at rates ranging from 2% to 10%, depending on the tourist’s nationality and the hotel’s GST category.
•Existing hotels must register within two months of notification, while newly constructed hotels must register seven days before commencing operations.
•Collected tax must be remitted to the concerned municipality through the designated departmental portal within 15 days of each financial quarter’s end.
•Municipalities must maintain dedicated accounts for collections, which may be utilised for revenue or capital expenditure in accordance with applicable regulations.
It shall extend to the whole of the State of Jharkhand, excluding the area under the Cantonments Act, 1924 or Panchayat Raj Act, 2001.
The provisions of these rules shall take effect from October 13, 2026.
The detailed notification is given in the document below.
[Notification No.: 08/Niyama (T. Tax)-01/2025 Na.Vi.Aa. 1129]
