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Actor Rahul Bose charged Rs 442 for two bananas, probe on

Last updated on - Jul 26, 2019, 16:39 IST

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Rahul Bose charged Rs 442 for two bananas

In life, everything comes with a cost and for celebrities, this cost is a little higher because they are under constant scrutiny. But recently for Bollywood actor Rahul Bose, this price of luxury cost Rs. 500 for two bananas. The actor is currently shooting in Chandigarh and is staying at a 5-star property and while working out at the gym, he ordered 2 bananas and the bill he got was bizarre. He was charged Rs 442 for 2 bananas, GST included. After which, he took it to his twitter account along with a video and this is what happened.

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Rahul’s tweet

In the tweet, he mentioned, “You have to see this to believe it. Who said fruit wasn’t harmful to your existence? Ask the wonderful folks at @JWMarriottChd #goingbananas #howtogetfitandgobroke #potassiumforkings

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Rahul’s video

In the video, he questioned the whole ideology behind the price game at high-end hotels. He even showcased his beautiful suite in the video and all the freebies offered to him. He also mentioned the fruit platter with 2 bananas and jokingly remarked that these bananas were 'too good for him'.

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Investigation is on

Chandigarh Deputy Commissioner and Excise and Taxation Commissioner Mandip Singh Brar recently ordered a high-level investigation after Rahul Bose’s video went viral. The Assistant Excise and Taxation Commissioner (AETC) has been directed to conduct an investigation on how the hotel had charged GST on fresh fruits. According to GST guidelines, fresh fruits and vegetables are not chargeable under GST.

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The act of small portions

This incident might remind you of the smaller portions that these high-end hotels/restaurants serve and charge a bomb for the same.

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Vox populi

Within no time, the video broke the internet and twitteraties went 'bananas' over it. In a nutshell, everybody criticised the act and tried to convey that the act of charging such a huge price for two bananas was just not justified.

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