Haj Committee Act, 2002

The petitioners, a consortium of Haj Group Organizers (HGOs) and private tour operators, challenged the levy of service tax/GST on the packages they provide to Indian Haj pilgrims, arguing that the place of supply is outside India and that the Mega Exemption Notification should exempt their services. The Court examined…

The Supreme Court examined the Union of India's 2012 Hajj Policy, focusing on the eligibility conditions for Private Tour Operators (PTOs) such as a minimum 250 sq ft office, Rs 1 crore turnover, and a Rs 25 lakh security deposit, as well as the family‑restriction clause, the constitutionality of the Hajj subsidy, and …

U.C. Raman challenged the election of P.T.A. Rahim, who was Chairperson of the Kerala State Haj Committee, on the ground that the post constituted an "office of profit" under Article 191(1)(a) and thus disqualified him from contesting the Kerala Legislative Assembly election. The High Court held that the position was n…