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DIVISION I

Service Tax at a Glance

 

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Introduction

 

v      Growing importance and Revenue Potential of Service Tax

v      Legislative provisions and administration of Service Tax

v      Service Tax Commissionerate set up

v      Constitutional Amendment to share the Service Tax proceed by the States

v      Applicability of Service Tax

v      Rate of Service Tax

v      Basic Exemption

v      Legislative History and Widening of Service Tax

v      Significant Changes in provisions of Service Tax

v      Legal base and Constitutional Validity

v      Main Features of Service Tax

v      Collection of service tax

 

v      Annexure I     Extension of Service Tax to Continental Shelf and Exclusive Economic Zone of India

 

v      Table 1           'Service tax' provisions at a glance

v      Table 2          'Service tax' - Penal provisions at a glance

v      Table 3           'Service tax' - Obligations and Time Limits at a glance

                                   

DIVISION II

Taxable Services

 

Stock Broker's Services

 

v      Stock-broker's service

v      Taxable service

v      Liable to pay service tax

v      Stock-broker services liable to be charged to tax

v      Value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted Broker's Service

 

v      Annexure I       Certain issues regarding levy of Service Tax on Brokers

v      Annexure II      Jobbing, Own Trading and Arbitrage - Transaction amounting to taxable service subject to service tax

v      Annexure III      Registration of Stock Brokers of National Stock Exchange

v      Annexure IV     Registration of Members/Dealers of Over the Counter Exchange of India (OTCEI)

v      Annexure V      Buying/Selling of securities by a Member of one stock exchange through a member of another stock exchange on behalf of an investor - Regarding

v      Annexure VI     Exemption of value of taxable services provided prior to 10-9-2004 in respect of services newly extended/ widened by the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2004

 

General Insurance Business Services

 

v      General insurance business services

v      Taxable service

v      Liable to pay service tax

v      General insurance business services liable to be charged to tax

v      The value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted General insurance business services

 

v      Annexure I       Imposition of service tax on insurance

v      Annexure II      Press Note explaining the Salient Features of Service Tax Rules, 1994

v      Annexure III      Exemption to specified general insurance schemes from service tax

v      Annexure IV     Exemption of general insurance business, for non­ life insurance premium, to Diplomatic Missions from service tax

v      Annexure V      Exemption to Jan Arogya Bima Policy (General Insurance)

v      Annexure VI     Exemption from Service Tax on Group Personal Accident Scheme provided by Rajasthan to its employees in relation to General Insurance Business

v      Annexure VII    Exemption to taxable services in relation to general insurance business provided under the National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (Rashtriya Krishi Bima Yojana) or the Pilot Scheme on Seed Crop Insurance

v      Annexure VIII   Exemption to cattle insurance services provided under the Central Sector Scheme

v      Annexure IX     Tax on Insurance/ Registration of State Insurance Department of an assessee Regarding

v      Annexure X      Exemption to service provided by Insurer of General Insurance to Policy Holder under Universal Health Insurance Scheme

 

Telephone Services

 

v      Telephone service

v      Taxable service

v      Liable to pay service tax

v      Telephone services liable to be charged to tax

v      The value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted telephone services

v      Government clarifications

 

v      Annexure I       Trade Notice No. 31/96, dated 9-4-1996, Pune Commissionerate

v      Annexure II      Cellular telephone service - Clarification

v      Annexure III      Service Tax on Cellular Telephone services

v      Annexure IV     International Roaming Facility - Collection of Service Tax

v      Annexure V      Service Tax not leviable on surcharge collected on delayed payment of telephone bill

v      Annexure VI     Exemption to specified telephone services from service tax

v      Annexure VII    Exemption of Telephone Connection Services to Diplomatic Missions or Members thereof from service tax

v      Annexure VIII   Collection of Service Tax on Telephones Clarifications

v      Annexure IX     Service Tax on Public Mobile Radio Trunking Services - Rep. Jet Air Skylike Transport Pvt. Limited, Indore - Regarding

v      Annexure X      Services provided by BSNL to basic/cellular telephone service providers - Regarding

v      Annexure XI     Collection of Service Tax on Telephone - Regarding

v      Annexure XII    Collection of Service Tax on Telephone - Regarding

v      Annexure XIII   Service tax on Telephone Billing - Payment by Bharat Sanchar Nigarn Limiteo

 

Pager Service

 

v      Pager service

v      Taxable service

v      Liable to pay service tax

v      Telephone services liable to be charged to tax

v      The value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted pager services

 

v      Annexure I Trade Notice No. 31/96, dated 9-4-1996, Pune Commissionerate

 

 

Advertising Services

 

v      Advertising service

v      Taxable service

v      Liable to pay service tax

v      Advertising services charged to tax

v      The value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted advertisement services

 

v      Annexure I       Compilation, printing and publishing of Telephone Directories, yellow pages and business directories covered under the definition of 'advertising agency' and liability to pay Service Tax

v      Annexure II      Imposition of service tax on advertising

v      Annexure III      Exemption to advertising and courier agencies from service tax on services rendered to Diplomatic Missions

v      Annexure IV     Service Tax on Advertising Agency

 

Courier Services

 

v      Courier service

v      Taxable service

v      Liable to pay service tax

v      Courier services liable to be charged to tax

v      The value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted courier services

v      Registration procedure

v      Decision taken at Central Advisory Council Meeting

 

v      Annexure I       Imposition of service tax on courier services - regarding

v      Annexure II      Service Tax on courier service - Angadia service

v      Annexure III      Registration/Collection of service tax from Courier Agencies - Revised Procedure

v      Annexure IV     Extracts from minutes of decisions taken at central advisory council meeting held on 10-1-1997 (Paras 104 and 105)

 

 

Consulting Engineer's Services

 

v      Consulting engineer service

v      Taxable service

v      Liable to pay service tax

v      Consulting engineer's services liable to be charged to tax

v      The value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted consulting engineer's services

 

v      Annexure I       Service tax on consulting engineers

v       Annexure II      Providing service of third party inspection and certification whether liable to Service Tax Regarding

v      Annexure III      'Architects' not under ambit of services provided by Consulting Engineers

v      Annexure IV     Consulting Engineer - Exemption in Relation to Computer Software Consultancy

v      Annexure V      Services by qualified Engineers as Insurance Surveyors and Loss assessors

v      Annexure VI     Service Tax on Consulting Engineers - Regarding

v      Annexure VII    Notification No. 18/2002-ST [F. No. 177/4/2002­ CX41, dated 16-12-2002

v      Annexure VIII   Application of Service Tax on activities of Erection and Commissioning

 

 

Custom House Agent's Services

 

v      Custom house agent's service

v      Taxable service

v      Liable to pay service tax

v      Custom house agent's services liable to be charged to tax

v      The value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

 

v      Annexure I       Imposition of service tax on services rendered by Custom House Agents -Regarding

 

 

Steamer Agent's Services

 

v      Steamer agent service

v      Taxable service

v      Liable to pay service tax

v      Steamer agent services liable to be charged to tax

v      The value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

 

v      Annexure I       Clarification on imposition of service tax on services rendered by steamer agents

 

Clearing and Forwarding Agent's Services

 

v      Clearing and forwarding agent's service

v      Taxable service

v      Liable to pay service tax

v      Clearing and forwarding agent services are liable to be charged to tax

v      The value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

v      Retrospective amendments

 

v      Annexure I       Service Tax - Clearing and Forwarding Agents Certain clarification

v      Annexure II      Providing service of storage facility and charging rent for storage of liquid cargo in tanks - Whether liable to service tax as C & F Agents - Regarding

v      Annexure III      Service Tax - Clearing and Forwarding Agents Clarification regarding

v      Annexure IV     Service tax on clearing and forwarding agents

v      Annexure V      Clearing and Forwarding Agents and Goods Transport Operators -Supreme Court judgment in WP No. 53/98 in case of M/s. Laghu Udyog Bharati v UOI

v      Annexure VI     Clearing and Forwarding Agents

v      Annexure VII    Clearing and Forwarding Agents

v      Annexure VIII   Recovery of Refunds Granted

v      Annexure IX     Levy of Service Tax on Food Grain Commission Agents under the 'Category of Clearing and Forwarding Agents'

v      Annexure X      Levy of Service Tax under category of Clearing and Forwarding Agents in respect of Adhatiyas

v      Annexure XI     Coal merchants liable to tax as clearing and forwarding (C&F) agents

 

 

Manpower Recruitment Agency's Services

 

v      Manpower recruitment agency's service

v      Taxable service

v      Liable to pay service tax

v      Manpower recruitment agent's services are liable to be charged to tax

v      The value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

 

v      Annexure I       Service tax on manpower recruitment agents

 

Air Travel Agent's Services

 

v      Air travel's agent's service

v      Taxable service

v      Liable to pay service tax

v      Air travel agent services liable to be charged to tax

v      The value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted air travel agent services

 

v      Annexure I       Service tax on air travel agents

v      Annexure II      Service Tax on Air Travel Agents - Clarification

v      Annexure III      Exemption from service tax excess of commission received by air travel agent from airlines

v      Annexure IV     Exemption to air travel agents from service tax on services rendered to Diplomatic Missions

 

Goods Transport Operator's Services/ Agency's Services (Re-introduced by the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2004

 

New Provisions

 

v      Gods transport agency's service

v      Taxable service

v      Liabile to pay service tax

v      Goods transport operator's services is liable to tax

v      The valuation of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

 

Old Provisions

 

v      Goods transport operator's service

v      Taxable service

v      Liable to pay service tax

v      Goods transport operator's services was liable to tax

v      The valuation of taxable services for charging tax

v      Retrospective amendments

v      Goods transport operator's services exempted

 

v      Annexure I       Service tax on goods transport operator's services

v      Annexure II      Exemption of certain categories of persons from service tax on goods transport operators

v      Annexure III      Imposition of service tax on services rendered by Goods Transport Operators

v      Annexure IV     Service Tax on services rendered by Goods Transport Operators

v      Annexure V      Exemption from service tax on goods transport operators

v      Annexure VI     jalandhar Chamber of Industries, Chandigarh-II Commissionerate

v      Annexure VII Public Grievances Committee Delhi-I Commissionerate

v      Service Tax on Goods Transport Agencies

v      No Service Tax for Transportation of Fruits, Vegetables, Eggs or Milk

v      Service Tax on Goods Transport Agencies ‑ Specified Taxable Services Exempted

v      The Service Tax (Fifth Amendment) Rules

v      Clarification on Issues Pertaining to Levy of Service Tax on Goods Transport Agency

 

Outdoor Caterer's Services (Re-introduced by the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2004)

 

v      Outdoor caterer service

v      Taxable service

v      Liable to pay service tax

v      Outdoor caterer's service is liable to tax

v      The valuation of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

 

v      Annexure I       Service tax on outdoor caterers

v      Annexure II      Exemption of 50% of gross amount where outdoor caterer charges for supply of food

v      Annexure III      Service tax on only 20% of gross amount where catering services are located within premises of any office, factory or similar establishment

v      Annexure IV     Exemption from service tax on catering services within premises of academic institutions or                    medical establishments

v      Annexure V      Exemption from service tax on catering services provided on a railway train

v      Annexure VI     Exemption from service tax on goods transport operators

v      Annexure VII    Exemption of 50% of gross amount where outdoor Caterer supplies and charges for food

v      Annexure VIII   Exemption of value of taxable services received by the service provider prior to 10-9-2004 in respect of new services introduced by the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2004

v      Annexure IX     Exemption in relation to catering service provided on a railway train by an outdoor caterer

v      Annexure X      Exemption to outdoor caterer located within the premises of any academic institution or medical establishment

 

Pandal or Shamiana Services (Re-introduced by the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2004)

 

v      Pandal or shamiana contractor service

v      Taxable service

v      Liable to pay service tax

v      Pandal or Shamiana Contractor's service is liable to tax

v      The valuation of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

 

v      Annexure I       Clarification on imposition of service tax on services rendered by Pandal or shamiana. contractors

v      Annexure II      Exemption of 30% of gross amount to pandal or shamiana contractor where bill includes catering services

v      Annexure III      Exemption of service tax on pandal or shamiana contractors in rural areas

v      Annexure IV     Exemption from service tax on pandal or shamiana contractors

v      Annexure V      Exemption of 30% of gross amount charged by a pandal or shamiana contractor providing           catering services also

 

Mandap Keeper's Services

 

v      Mandap keeper's service

v      Taxable service

v      Liable to pay service tax

v      Mandap keeper's services liable to be charged to tax

v      The value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted mandap keeper's services

 

v      Annexure I       Service tax on mandap keepers

v      Annexure II      Services rendered by mandap keepers - Applicability - Clarification

v      Annexure III      Payment of service tax by M/s. Jehangir Art Gallery under the category of 'Mandap Keeper'

v      Annexure IV     Exemption of service tax on mandap keeper also providing catering services

v      Annexure V      Exemption of 40% of gross amount charged by a hotel as mandap keeper also providing catering services

v      Annexure VI     Applicability of service tax to hotels and restaurants

v      Annexure VII    Exemption from tax on service provided to any person by a mandap keeper for the use of the precincts of a religious place

 

 

Tour Operator's Services

 

v      Tour operator's service

v      Taxable service

v      Liable to pay service tax

v      Tour operator's services liable to be charged to tax

v      The value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted tour operator services

 

v      Annexure I       Exemption to tour operators from the whole of service tax

v      Annexure II      Service Tax Exemption to Tour Operators

v      Annexure III      Service tax on tour operators

v      Annexure IV     Clarification regarding levy of Service Tax on Tour Operating Service

v      Annexure V      Exemption of 60% of gross amount on package tours

v      Annexure VI     Exemption of 90% of gross amount on accommodation bookings

v      Annexure VII    Exemption to tour operators from service tax on services rendered to Diplomatic Missions

v      Annexure VIII   Exemption of 60% of gross amount from services provided by tour operator

 

 

Rent-a-cab Scheme Operator's Services

 

v      Rent-a-cab scheme operator's service

v      Taxable service

v      Liable to pay service tax

v      Rent-a-cab scheme operator's services are liable to be charged to tax

v      The value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted Services

 

v      Annexure I       Exemption to rent-a-cab operators from the whole of service tax

v      Annexure II      Rent-a-cab scheme operator

v      Annexure III      Clarifications regarding levy of Service Tax on 'Rent-a-Cab' Operator

v      Annexure IV     Exemption of 60% of gross amount received by rent-a-­cal scheme operator in relation to renting of a cab

 

Architect's Services

 

v      An architect's service

v      Taxable service

v      Liable to pay service tax

v      Architect's services liable to be charged to tax

v      The value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

 

v      Annexure I       'Architects' not under ambit of services provided by Consulting Engineers

v      Annexure II      Clarifications on services brought under the service tax net by the Finance (No. 2) Act, 1998

 

Interior Decorator's Services

 

v      Interior decorator's service

v      Taxable service

v      Liable to pay service tax

v      Interior decorator's services liable to be charged to tax

v      The value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

 

v      Annexure I       Clarifications on services brought under the service tax net by the Finance (No. 2) Act, 1998

 

Management Consultant's Services

 

v      Management consultant's service

v      Taxable service

v      Liable to pay service tax

v      Management consultant's services liable to be charged to tax

v      The value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

 

v      Annexure I       Clarification regarding service tax on law practitioners

v      Annexure II      Services rendered in respect of merger and acquisition - Whether covered under the scope of taxable services provided by "Management consultant"

v      Annexure III      Clarification on service brought under the service tax net by the Finance (No. 2) Act, 1998

v      Annexure IV     Exemption from taxable service in respect of Enterprise Resource Planning software system by a management consultant

 

Practicing Chartered Accountant's Services

 

v      Practicing chartered accountant's service

v      Taxable service

v      Liable to pay service tax

v      Practicing chartered accountant's services liable to be charged to tax

v      The value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted practicing chartered accountant's services

 

v      Annexure I       Services rendered by a practicing chartered accountant other than of auditing and accounting exempt from service tax

v      Annexure Il      Exemption of other than specified services rendered by chartered accountants/ company secretaries/cost accountants from service tax

v      Annexure III      Management consultancy services by Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary, Cost Accountant

v      Annexure IV     Imposition of service tax on services rendered by practicing chartered accountant, practicing company secretary and practicing cost accountant

 

Practicing Cost Accountant's Services

 

v      Practicing cost accountant's service

v      Taxable service

v      Liable to pay service tax

v      Practicing cost accountant's services liable to be charged to tax

v      The value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted practicing cost accountant's services

 

Practicing Company Secretary's Services

 

v      Practicing company secretary's service

v      Taxable service

v      Liable to pay service tax

v      Practicing company secretary's services liable to be charged to tax

v      The value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted practicing company secretary's services

 

Real Estate Agent's Services

 

v      Real estate agent's service

v      Taxable service

v      Liable to pay service tax

v      Real estate agent's services liable to be charged to tax

v      The value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

 

v      Annexure I       Clarifications on services brought under the service tax net by the Finance (No. 2) Act, 1998

 

Security Agency's Services

 

v      Security agency's service

v      Taxable service

v      Liable to pay service tax

v      Security agency's services liable to be charged to tax

v      The value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted security agency's services

 

v      Annexure I       Clarifications on services brought under the service tax net by the Finance (No. 2) Act, 1998

v      Annexure II      Exemption of taxable service provided by a Security Agency to the Diplomatic Missions or members thereof holding diplomatic status

v      Annexure III      Exemption of service tax to security agency for providing service of safe deposit lockers or security or safe vaults for security of movable property

 

Credit Rating Agency's Services

 

v      Credit rating agency's service

v      Taxable service

v      Liable to pay service tax

v      Credit rating agency's services liable to be charged to tax

v      The value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

 

v      Annexure I       Clarifications on services brought under the service tax net by the Finance (No. 2) Act, 1998

 

Market Research Agency's Services

 

v      Market research agency's services

v      taxable service

v      liable to pay service tax

v      Market research agency's services liable to be charged to tax

v      The value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

 

v      Annexure I       Clarifications on services brought under the service tax net by the Finance (No. 2) Act, 1998

 

v      Market Research Agencies

 

v      Annexure II      Imposition of service tax on advertising services regarding

 

 

Underwriter's Services

 

v      Underwriter's service

v      taxable service

v      liable to pay service tax

v      Underwriter's services are liable to be charged to tax

v      the value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

 

v      Annexure I       Underwriting Services

 

Mechanized Slaughter House's Services (Since exempted)

 

v      Mechanised Slaughter House service

v      taxable service

v      liable to pay service tax

v      mechanized slaughter house's services was liable to tax

v      the value of taxable services for charging tax or tax amount

 

v      Annexure I       Clarifications on services brought under the service tax net by the Finance (No. 2) Act, 1998

v      Annexure II      Exemption from service tax to slaughter house in excess of Rs. 100 per bovine animal

v      Annexure III      Exemption to slaughter house from the whole of service tax

 

Scientific and Technical Consultancy Services

 

v      Scientific and technical consultancy services'

v      taxable service

v      liable to pay service tax

v      scientific or technical consultancy services liable to be charged to tax

v      the value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

 

v      Annexure I       Clarification on the scope of the term for levy of service tax

 

Photography Services

 

v      'Photography services'

v      taxable service

v      liable to pay service tax

v      photography services liable to be charged to tax

v      the value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted photography services

 

v      Annexure I       Clarification on the scope of the term for levy of service tax

v      Annexure II      Whether Collection Centre is taxable in the category of photography service

v      Annexure III      Exemption of taxable service provided by an individual photographer

 

Convention Services

 

v      'Convention services'

v      taxable service

v      liable to pay service tax

v      convention services liable to be charged to tax

v      the value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

 

v      Annexure I       Clarification on the scope of the term for levy of service tax

v      Annexure II      Exemption of 40% gross amount received by convention centres for catering services

 

 

Leased Circuit Services

 

v      'Leased circuit services'

v      taxable service

v      liable to pay service tax

v      leased circuit services liable to be charged to tax

v      the value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

 

v      Annexure I       Clarification on the scope of the term for levy of service tax

 

Telegraph Services

 

v      'Telegraph services'

v      taxable service

v      liable to pay service tax

v      telegraph services liable to be charged to tax

v      the value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempt services

 

Telex Services

 

v      'Telex services'

v      taxable service

v      liable to pay service tax

v      telex services liable to be charged to tax

v      the value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

 

Facsimile (FAX) Services

 

v      'Facsimile services'

v      taxable service

v      liable to pay service tax

v      facsimile services liable to be charged to tax

v      the value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

 

On-line Information and Database Access and/or Retrieval Services

 

v      on-line information and database access and/or retrieval service

v      taxable service

v      liable to pay service tax

v      on-line information and database access or retrieval services charged to tax

v      the value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

 

v      Annexure I       Clarification on the scope of the term for levy of service tax

 

Video-tape Production Services

 

v      'video-tape production services'

v      taxable service

v      liable to pay service tax

v      video-tape production services liable to be charged to tax

v      is the value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted video-tape production services

 

v      Annexure I       Clarification on the scope of the term for levy of service tax

v      Annexure II      Exemption of taxable service provided by an individual professional videographer

v      Annexure III      Service tax on the production of TV Serials

 

Sound Recording Service

 

v      'Sound recording services'

v      taxable service

v      liable to pay service tax

v      sound recording services liable to be charged to tax

v      the value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services    

 

v      Annexure I       Clarification on the scope of the term for levy of service tax

 

Broadcasting Services

 

v      'Broadcasting services'

v      taxable service

v      liable to pay service tax

v      broadcasting services liable to be charged to tax

v      the value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted broadcasting services by cable television operator

v      Retrospective amendments

 

v      Annexure I       Clarification on the scope of the term for levy of service tax

v      Annexure II      Commission paid by broadcasting agency to advertising agency - Clarification regarding

v      Annexure III      Notification No. 8/2001-ST [F. No. B-11/1/2001­ TRU], dated 9-7-2001 rescinded by Notification No. 7/2004-ST [F. No. 334/3/2004-TRU], dated 9-7-2004

v      Annexure IV     Service Tax on Doordarshan and All India Radio under the category of Broadcasting Services

 

Insurance Auxiliary Services [Concerning General and Life Insurance Business]

 

v      insurance auxiliary service

v      taxable service

v      liable to pay service tax

v      insurance auxiliary services liable to be charged to tax

v      the value of taxable services for charging tax

 

v      Annexure I       Clarification on the scope of the term for levy of service tax

 

v      Annexure Il      Clarification on the scope of the term for levy of service tax

 

Banking and other Financial Services

 

v      banking and other financial services

v      taxable service

v      liable to pay service tax

v      banking and other financial services liable to be charged to tax

v      the value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

v      Service tax on hire purchase, lease deals stayed - Since vacated

 

v      Annexure I       Clarification on the scope of the term for levy of service tax

v      Annexure Il      Chit Funds - Services rendered does not fall under "banking and other financial services" - Not taxable under Service Tax

v      Annexure III      Levy of service tax on depository service under Banking and other financial services

v      Annexure IV     Miscellaneous issues relating to Foreign exchange broking

v      Annexure V      Exemption from tax services in relation to collection of any duties or taxes levied by Central or State Government

 

Port Services

 

v      'Port services'

v      taxable service

v      liable to pay service tax

v      port services liable to be charged to tax

v      the value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

 

v      Annexure I       Clarification on the scope of the term for levy of service tax

v      Annexure II      Levy of service tax under the head "Port Services - Case of Management Committee (CFH Scheme) Paradip Port - Regarding

v      Annexure III      Whether ship repairs including dry docking and repairs at the dry dock within the port premises covered in the category of port service for service tax - Regarding

v      Annexure IV     Registration of ship chandlers under service tax

 

Authorized Service Station Services

 

v      Authorised Service Station Services

v      taxable service

v      liable to pay service tax

v      service or repair of motor cars or two wheeled motor vehicles liable to be charged to tax

v      the value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

 

v      Annexure I       Clarification on the scope of the term for levy of service tax

v      Annexure II      Clarifications regarding service tax on authorized service station

v      Annexure III      Imposition of service tax on authorised service station by Finance Act, 2003

 

Beauty Parlour's Services

 

v      beauty parlour's services

v      taxable services'

v      liable to pay service tax

v      beauty parlour services liable to be charged to tax

v      the value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted beauty parlours services

 

v      Annexure I       Clarification on the scope of the term for levy of service tax

v      Annexure II      Exemption to hair dyeing services at beauty parlours

 

Cargo Handling Services

 

v      'cargo handling service'

v      taxable service

v      liable to pay service tax

v      cargo handling services liable to be charged to tax

v      the value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted cargo handling services

 

v      Annexure I       Clarification on the scope of the term for levy of service tax

v      Annexure II      Exemption to cargo handling agency in relation to agricultural produce or goods stored in cold storage

v      Annexure III      Service Tax (Removal of Difficulty) Order, 2002

 

Cable Operator's Services

 

v      'cable operator's services'

v      taxable services

v      liable to pay service tax

v      cable operator's services are liable to be charged to tax

v      the value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

 

v      Annexure I       Clarification on the scope of the term for levy of service tax

 

Dry Cleaning Services

 

v      'dry cleaning services'

v      taxable service

v      liable to pay service tax

v      dry cleaner's services are liable to be charged to tax

v      the value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

 

v      Annexure I       Clarification on the scope of the term for levy of service tax

 

Event Management Services

 

v      'event management service'

v      taxable service

v      liable to pay service tax

v      event management services are liable to be charged to tax

v      the value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

 

v      Annexure I       Clarification on the scope of the term for levy of service tax

v      Annexure II      Clarification on 'the scope of the service of "Event Management" - Regarding

 

Fashion Designer's Services

 

v      'fashion designing services'

v      taxable service

v      liable to pay service tax

v      fashion designer's servies are liable to be charged to tax

v      the value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

 

v      Annexure I       Clarification on the scope of the term for levy of service tax

 

Health Club and Fitness Centre's Services

 

v      'health and fitness service'

v      taxable services'

v      liable to pay service tax

v      health club and fitness centre's services liable to be charged to tax

v      the value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

 

v      Annexure I       Clarification on the scope of the term for levy of service tax

 

Life Insurance Business Services (Revived by Finance (No. 2) Act, 2004)

 

v      'life insurance business services'

v      taxable service

v      liable to pay service tax

v      life insurance business services are liable to be charged to tax

v      the value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Government clarification regarding provisional payment of service tax

v      Exempted services

 

v      Annexure I       Exemption of service tax on life insurance business

v      Annexure II      Board's F. No. B11/1/2002-TRU, dated 1-8-2002

 

Rail Travel Agent's Services

 

v      'rail travel agent's services'

v      taxable services'

v      liable to pay service tax

v      rail travel agent services liable to be charged to tax

v      the value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

 

v      Annexure I       Clarification on the scope of the term for levy of service tax

 

Storage and Warehousing Services

 

v      'storage and warehousing services'

v      taxable services'

v      liable to pay service tax

v      storage and warehousing services liable to be charged to tax

v      the value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

 

v      Annexure I       Clarification on the scope of the term for levy of service tax

v      Annexure II      Levy of service tax on storage of empty containers regarding

 

Business Auxiliary Services

 

v      'Business Auxiliary Services'

v      taxable service

v      liable to pay service tax

v      business auxiliary services are liable to be charged to service tax

v      the value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted business auxiliary services

 

v      Annexure I       Clarification on the scope of the term for levy of service tax

v      Annexure II      Exemption from service tax on services provided by a commission agent

v      Annexure III      Exemption from service tax on services provided by a call centre or a medical transcription centre

v      Annexure IV     Scope of IT Service under Business Auxiliary Service

v      Annexure V      Applicability of service tax on commission income earned on distribution and marketing of units of mutual fund

v      Annexure VI     Exemption on services provided by a commercial concern from certain services

v      Annexure VII Issues pertaining to service tax - Regarding

 

Commercial Training or Coaching Services

 

v      'commercial training or coaching services'

v      taxable services

v      liable to pay service tax

v      commercial training or coaching services are liable to be charged to service tax

v      the value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted commercial training or coaching services

 

v      Annexure I       Clarification on the scope of the term for levy of service tax

v      Annexure II      Exemption from service tax on services provided by a vocational/ computer/ recreational training institute

v      Annexure III      Exemption from service tax on services provided by commercial training or coaching centre for   specified purposes

v      Annexure IV     Extention of exemption from service tax on services provided by a vocation/ computer/ recreational training institution

v      Annexure V      Exemption from service tax on services provided by a vocational/ recreational training institute

 

Erection Commissioning or Installation Services

 

v      Erection 'Commissioning or Installation Services'

v      taxable service

v      liable to pay service tax

v      commissioning and installation services are liable to be charged to service tax

v      the value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted commissioning or installation services

 

v      Annexure I       Clarification on the scope of the term for levy of service tax

v      Annexure II      Miscellaneous issues relating to imposition of service tax on commissioning or installation                        services

v      Annexure III      Exemption from service tax on service provided to a customer in relation to commissioning or     installation by a commissioning and installation agency, other than a commercial concern

v      Annexure IV.    Exemption of service tax on 67% of the gross amount charged from the customer under a contract for supplying a plant, machinery or equipment and commissioning or installation of the said plant, machinery or equipment

v      Annexure V      Issues pertaining to service tax - Regarding

 

Franchise Services

 

v      'Franchise Services'

v      taxable service

v      liable to pay service tax

v      franchise services are liable to be charged to service tax

v      the value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted franchise services

 

v      Annexure I       Clarification on the scope of the term for levy of service tax

 

Internet Cafe's Services

 

v      'Internet Cafe's Services'

v      taxable services

v      liable to pay service tax

v      services of internet cafe are liable to be charged to service tax

v      the value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted internet cafe's services

 

Maintenance or Repair Services

 

v      'Maintenance or Repair' Services'

v      Taxable service

v      Liable to pay service tax

v      Maintenance or repair services are liable to be charged to service tax

v      The value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted maintenance or repair services

 

v      Annexure I       Clarification on the scope of the term for levy of service tax

v      Annexure II      Exemption from service tax certain maintenance contracts

v      Annexure III.     Clarification on the taxability of maintenance of Computer Software - Regarding

v      Annexure IV     Miscellaneous issues relating to maintenance or repair services

v      Annexure V      Exemption of service tax on services provided to a customer by any person in relation to maintenance or repairs of computers, computer systems or computer peripherals

v      Annexure VI     Clarification for the maintenance and repairs services for Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)       - Liability of Service Tax - Regarding

 

Technical Testing and Analysis Services

 

v      'Technical Testing and Analysis Services'

v      Taxable service

v      Liable to pay service tax

v      Technical testing and analysis services are liable to be charged to service tax

v      The value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted technical testing and analysis services

 

Technical Inspection and Certification Services

 

v      'Technical Inspection and Certification Services'

v      Taxable service

v      Liable to pay service tax

v      Technical inspection and certification services are liable to be charged to service tax

v      The value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted technical inspection and certification services

 

v      Annexure I       Clarification on the scope of the term for levy of service tax

 

Airport Services [as introduced by the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2004]

 

v      'Airport services'

v      Taxable service

v      Liable to pay service tax

v      Airport services are liable to be charged to tax

v      The value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

 

v      Annexure I       Issues pertaining to service tax - Regarding

 

Transport of Goods by Air Services [as introduced by the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2004]

 

v      'Transport of goods by air services'

v      Taxable service

v      Liable to pay service tax

v      Transport of goods by air services are liable to be charged to tax

v      The value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

 

v      Annexure I       Issues pertaining to service tax - Regarding

 

Business Exhibition Services [as introduced by the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2004]

 

v      'Business exhibition services'

v      Taxable service

v      Liable to pay service tax

v      Business exhibition services are liable to be charged to tax

v      The value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

 

v      Annexure I       Issues pertaining to service tax - Regarding

 

Construction Services [as introduced by the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2004

 

v      'Construction services'

v      Txable service

v      Lable to pay service tax

v      Cnstruction services are liable to be charged to tax

v      Te value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

 

v      Annexure I       Exemption of 67% gross amount to commercial confern from construction service

v      Annexure II      Issues pertaining to service tax - Regarding

 

Intellectual Property Services [as introduced by the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2004]

 

v      'Itellectual property services'

v      Txable service

v      Lable to pay service tax

v      Intellectual property services are liable to be charged to tax

v      The value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

 

v      Annexure I       Exemption from service tax of cess paid towards the import of technology

v      Annexure II      Issues pertaining to service tax - Regarding

 

Opinion Poll Services [as introduced by the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2004]

 

v      'Opinion poll services'

v      Taxable service

v      Liable to pay service tax

v      Opinion poll services are liable to be charged to tax

v      The value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

 

v      Annexure I       Issues pertaining to service tax - Regarding

 

TV or Radio Programme Services [as introduced by the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2004]

 

v      'TV or radio programme services'

v      Taxable service

v      Liable to pay service tax

v      TV or radio programme services are liable to be charged to tax

v      The value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

 

v      Annexure I       Issues pertaining to service tax - Regarding

 

Survey and Exploration of Minerals Services [as introduced by the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2004]

 

v      'Survey and exploration of mineral services'

v      Taxable service

v      Liable to pay service tax

v      Business exhibition services are liable to be charged to tax

v      The value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

 

v      Annexure I       Issues pertaining to service tax - Regarding

 

Travel Agent's Services [as introduced by the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2004]

 

v      'Travel agent's services'

v      Taxable service

v      Liable to pay service tax

v      Travel agent services are liable to be charged to tax

v      The value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

 

v      Annexure I       Issues pertaining to service tax - Regarding

 

Forward Contract Services [as introduced by' the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2004]

 

v      'Forward contract services'

v      Taxable service

v      Liable to pay service tax

v      Forward contract services are liable to be charged to tax

v      The value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Exempted services

 

v      Annexure I       Issues pertaining to service tax - Regarding

                       

DIVISION III

Practice and Procedure

Registration

 

v      Registration requirement

v      Registration procedure

v      To apply

v      New assessee delay in seeking registration

v      Sub-contractor is required to take registration

v      Registration in case of non-resident

v      Single registration for more services

v      Services are provided from more than one premises/ offices

v      Form and contents in application for registration

v      Declaration made in ST-1 Form can be questioned by the Department

v      Documents accompanying Registration Form

v      Issue of registration certificate

v      Business is transferred

v      Surrender of registration certificate

v      Amendment in the registration certificate

v      Departmental clarification on the amendment in registration - certificate

v      Effect of delay in registration

v      Amendment in Form 'ST-l'

v      Service Tax Code (STC) number/Service Tax Payer (STP) number

 

v      Application for Registration in Form ST-1 - Certain amendments -Regarding

 

v      ST-1 Form - Amendment

 

v      Annexure I       Registration with authorities for application under EPCG licence for service providers

v      Annexure II      Facility for single registration and filing single return for Assessees providing more than one                     services

 

Records to be maintained and invoice

 

v      No separate records prescribed

v      Suggested books of accounts

v      Service Tax Register

v      List of accounts to be furnished to the department

v      Element of Service Tax to be shown separately

v      Requirements related to bill/invoice and service tax credit

v      Notice for production for books

 

v      Annexure I       Suggested Proforma of service tax register

v      Annexure II      Mentioning of Service Tax Registration No. on the invoices issued by Service Tax Providers Regarding

 

 

Payment of Service Tax

 

v      Statutory provision

v      Rate of service tax

v      Rounded off service tax payment

v      Periodicity of payment of tax

v      Due date of payment of service tax

v      Payment of service tax under protest

v      Whether a service provider can make payment of service tax before grant of registration for service tax

v      Form of service tax

v      Fill-up challan i.e. Form TR-6

v      Make the payment for single registration for more than one service

v      To deposit service tax

v      Whether service tax deposited in non-designated bank will amount to non-payment of service tax

v      Service tax is payable if service is provided/ received by Government/ PSU

v      The value of taxable services for charging tax

v      Out of pocket expenses are incudible in the value of taxable service

v      Service tax is payable even when service provided free of cost

v      Sales tax, expenditure tax or any other tax charged be included in the value of taxable services

v      Service tax shall be paid on what amount the amount billed or received

v      When the liability to pay tax arises on the amount received in advance

v      Bill date is important to determine tax liability

v      The effect on tax liability when the advance is received but the bill is not raised soon after the service is rendered

v      The service tax liability shall be determined on advance amount received before the date of imposition of levy but service rendered (full or in part) after the date of imposition of levy

v      Service tax shall be levied on the amount received against the service rendered before the date of imposition of levy

v      Service tax is payable on the amount forfeited without rendering service

v      Exemption granted under Notification No. 11/2003 is applicable to all the taxable services

v      The service tax liability shall be paid in case of contract of continuing service

v      Tax liability when part payment or lump-sum payment is received

v      Service tax become payable even if client does not make payment of service tax to the service provider

v      Excess tax collected by the service provider to be paid to the Government

v      Sub-contractors of same category of taxable service are liable to pay service tax

v      Sub-contractor for different category of service is liable to pay tax

v      Service tax is disallowed under section 43B of the Income-tax Act if not paid before due date of filing of return of income under the Income-tax Act, 1961

v      Tax is charged twice on the same service under the two different categories of taxable services

v      TDS under Income-tax Act shall be deducted on the amount inclusive of Service tax

v      Changer, in time of Payment of Service Tax received during the month of March or quarter ending March

 

v      Annexure I       Important issues relating to service tax - Clarifications

v      Annexure II      Value of taxable service - Rounding off of service tax payable - Clarification

v      Annexure III      Rounding of service tax to the multiples of a Rupee

v      Annexure IV     Exemption from service tax value of goods and materials sold by the service provider to the recipient of service

v      Annexure V      Clarification on payment of service tax

v      Annexure VI     Irregular Levy of Service Tax by the service providers @ 8% after budget i.e. 1-3-2003 - Regarding

v      Annexure VII    Payment of service tax of advance payment of value of service

v      Annexure VIII   Circular F. No. B.11/l/2001-TRU, dated 9th July, 2001 (relevant extract)

v      Annexure IX     Service rendered free of charge

v      Annexure X      Avoid hardship to service tax assesses on account of 25th October '03 being a public holiday

v      Annexure XI     Multiple service providers - Clarifications of filling of TR-6 challan

 

Exemption from whole of Service Tax - Some Cases

 

v      Payment by Convertible Foreign Exchange

v      Services Provided to United Nations or an International Organisation          

v      Services Provided to a Developer or Unit of Special Economic Zone

 

v      Annexure I       Notification No. 6/99-ST, dated 9-4-1999      

v      Annexure II      Notification No. 2/2003-ST, dated 1-3-2003  

v      Annexure III      Notification No. 2/99-ST, dated 28-2-1999    

v      Annexure IV     Exemption of service tax on overseas projects where payment is made in convertible foreign exchange

v      Annexure V      Notification No. 16/2002-ST [F. No. 149/03/2002­ CX.4] dated 2-8-2002       

v      Annexure VI     Exemption to services provided to UN or an international organisation        

v      Annexure VII    Notification No. 17/2002-ST [F. No. 137/19/2002­ CX4], dated 21-11-2002   

v      Annexure VIII   Exemption to taxable services provided by a service provider to Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Developer or to a unit located in SEZ - Reg. 

v      Annexure IX     Non-levy of service tax on export of service - Regarding      

v      Annexure X      Notification No. 21/2003-ST [F. No.TS/3/2003­ TRU], dated 21-10-2003      

v      Annexure XI     Export of services - Draft Proposals 

v      Annexure XII    Exemption of service tax on services provided to a developer of or unit of Special Economic Zone by any service provider for consumption of the services within such SEZ     

v      Annexure XIII   Draft rules on export of taxable services       

v      Annexure XIV   Export of service-comments and suggestions         

 

Payment of service tax by cheque in authorized bank  

 

v      Position prior to 23 August, 2000       

v      Tribunal Decision       

v      Position from 16 July, 2001 to 15 August, 2002        

v      Position from 23 August, 2000 to 15 July, 2001        

v      Position prior to 23 August, 2000       

 

v      Annexure I       Payment by cheque - Delay in encashment beyond due date - No interest/ penalty -charged

v      Annexure II      Payment by cheque - Delay in encashment beyond due date          

v      Annexure III      Effective date of payment of Government dues by cheque - Regarding      

v      Annexure IV     Effective date of payment of Government dues by cheque - Regarding      

 

Service Tax Return 

 

v      Self-assessment tax and filing. of return       

v      Periodicity of filing of return    

v      Due date of filing the return

v      Return can be revised

v      Whether single return can be filed for more than one service

v      Form of return

v      Electronic filing of return (E-filing)

v      Enclosures to the return

v      The return be filed in file cover

v      Return can be filed by Registered post

 

v      Annexure I       Service Tax - Filing of ST-3 Returns by registered post

v      Annexure II      E-filing of service tax returns - Reg.

v      Annexure III      Guide on E-filing of ST 3 Return

v      Annexure IV     E-filing of Service Tax Returns - Regarding

 

Classification of Services

 

v      Service falling in multiple category and problem in classification

v      Whether same services can be taxed twice under two different categories

v      The effect if service is not properly classified

v      The classification of services necessary

v      The guiding principle of classification described in the circular

v      The principles laid down in section 65A for classification of services

v      Classification of Internet Telephony Services

 

v      Annexure I       Classification of services

v      Annexure II      Internet telephony services - Clarification - Reg.

 

Self-adjustment of excess service tax paid

 

v      Relevant provisions

v      Circumstances when adjustment is not allowed

v      Practical applicability of sub-rule (3) of rule 6

v      Department's clarification

 

Special provisions for a non-resident or a person from outside India

 

Interest and Penalty

 

v      Interest on delayed payment of service tax

v      Penalty for failure of registration

v      Penalty for failure to pay service tax

v      Penalty for failure to furnish prescribed return

v      Penalty in case of nil tax return

v      Penalty for suppressing value of taxable service

v      Penalty for failure to comply with notice

v      Penalty not to be imposed in certain cases

v      Offences by Companies

v      Prosecution provisions omitted

 

v      Annexure I       Interest in case of Delayed Payment of Service Tax to the Government

v      Annexure II      Clarification sought by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry on various difficulties being faced by Service Tax assessees - Regarding         

v      Annexure III      Notification No. 26/2004 [F. No. 137/39/2003-CX.4], dated 10-9-2004         

 

Notices and Visits by Departmental Officers       

 

v      Notice for production of books, etc. to verify the correctness of tax assessed by the assessee

v      Notice for filing the return

v      Notice for escaping assessment or under-assessment

v      Show cause notice before levying the penalty

v      Issue of show cause notice for the petty amount and call for personal hearing

v      Notice for rectification of mistake

v      Notice in case of revision of order

v      Notice in case of order of appeal by Commissioner

v      Power to search premises and seize documents, books or thing

v      Visit by Central Excise Officer

 

v      Annexure I       Visits by Central Excise Officers to the premises of Service Tax Assessees

 

Assessment Procedure

 

v      Self-assessment and verification of tax assessed by the assessee

v      Original assessment

v      Best judgment assessment [Section 72]

v      Escaped assessment or reassessment [Section 73]

 

Provisional assessment

 

v      Provisional assessment can be done

v      Necessity of provisional assessment

v      Procedure for provisional assessment [Rule 6(4)]

v      Central Excise Rules for provisional assessment

v      Filing of memorandum in Form'ST-3A'

v      No time limit for final assessment under the Service Tax Rules

v      Time limit of final assessment under the Central Excise Rules

v      Payment of interest on final assessment

v      Refund consequent upon final assessment

v      Whether the concept of unjust enrichment applies to provisional assessment cases

v      Relevant cases

 

v      Annexure I       Text of rule 7 of the Central Excise (No. 2) Rules, 2001

v      Annexure II      Application of the doctrine of unjust enrichment to provisional assessment cases

v      Annexure III      Application of doctrine of unjust enrichment to provisional assessment cases

v      Annexure IV     Refund - Provisional assessment - Applicability of doctrine of unjust enrichment

 

Rectification of mistake or amendment in the order

 

v      Rectify the mistake or amend the order

v      Ground of rectification or amendment

v      Time limit for rectification or amendment

v      Order subjected to revision or appeal can be amended

v      Power of rectification/ amendment can be exercised

v      Notice to assessee if rectification adversely affect the assessee

v      Order of amendment in writing

v      Order for refund due to rectification

v      Order of sum payable by the assessee

 

Revision and Appeals

 

v      Revision of orders by the Commissioner of Central Excise

v      Appeals to the Commissioner of Central Excise (Appeals)

v      Appeals to Appellate Tribunal

 

v      Annexure I       Review of order-in-revision passed by Commissioner of Central Excise in respect of service tax matters

v      Annexure Il      Central Excise (Appeals) Rules, 2001

v      Annexure III      Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (Procedure) Rules, 1982

 

Provisions of Central Excise Act, 1944 applicable in respect of 'service tax'

 

Refund of tax

 

v      The claim of refund arises

v      Department clarification for refund

v      Refund procedure

v      Make an application for refund

v      Time limit

v      Form of refund

v      Enclosure with application

v      Order of refund

v      Meaning of "relevant date"

v      Interest on delayed refunds

v      Appeal against the rejection of refund

 

v      Annexure I       Refund of Service Tax - Clarification

v      Annexure II      FORM R: Application for refund of excise duty (Service tax)

v      Annexure III      Notification No. 17/2002-Central Excise (N.T.) [F. No. B-10/3/2002-TRU], dated 13-5-2002

v      Annexure IV     Interest on delayed refunds reduced to six per cent per annum -Notification No. 17/2002-CE (NT) superseded

 

Departmental Instructions

 

v      Appointment of Director General (Service Tax)

v      Appointment of Officer under Rule 3 of Service Tax Rules, 1994

v      Address of the Directorate of Service Tax

v      Monetary limits and powers of adjudication of officers

v      Instruction regarding accountability of officers

v      Constitution of separate Service Tax Cell to deal with all administrative and policy matters

v      CBEC decision to allocate the Service Tax Exemption work- to TRU

 

v      Annexure I       Director General (Service Tax) notified as Central Excise Officer under section 65(4)

v      Annexure Il      Service Tax - Communication of new address of Directorate

v      Annexure III      Service Tax - Monetary limits and powers of adjudication of officers of Central Excise in relation to Service Tax Rules

v      Annexure IV     Proper Control Over Assessees - Accountability of the Officers

v      Annexure V      Administrative machinery for collection - Investigation, etc.

v      Annexure VI     Powers of Adjudication of Central Excise Officers under section 33 and section 11A of the Central Excise Act, 1944 - Instruction - Regarding

v      Annexure VII    Distribution of work amongst various sections of CBEC - regarding

v      Annexure VIII   Appointment of Central Excise Officers

v      Annexure IX     Monetary limits and powers of adjudication of officers of Central Excise in relation to Service Tax Rules, 1994 - Regarding

 

Guidance/ Instructions regarding Form'TR-6'

 

v      Colour of Form

v      Account Heads of taxable services

v      Using a wrong account code amounts to valid payment of service tax

v      Designated Bank for acceptance of Service Tax

v      Code Numbers allotted by Delhi Commissionerates

 

v      Annexure I       Service Tax - Adoption of yellow colour TR-6 Challan for depositing Service Tax under Major                    Head "0044-Service Tax"

v      Annexure II      Reconciliation of Revenue Receipts under the Major Head 044

v      Annexure III      8-digit accounting codes on challans

v      Annexure IV     Listing of Branch Bank Directory

v      Annexure V      List of branches of the State Bank of India and Bank of Baroda designated to accept payment of Service Tax for Delhi Commissionerates

v      Annexure VI     List of Branches of Bank of India who will collect service tax for Commissionerate of Central Excise: Mumbai-II

v      Annexure VII    Central Excise Commissionerate Delhi-1

v      Annexure VIII   Using a wrong Accounting Code for payment of Service Tax -Clarification - Regarding

v      Annexure IX     Form TR-6 for Payment of Service Tax

v      Annexure X      TR 6 Challans - Correct filing of - Instructions

v      Annexure XI     Multibanking system for Central Excise and Service Tax assessees

 

Audit of Service Tax Assessees/ Records

 

v      Circular on Audit of Service Tax Assessees/ Records

v      Reason for enlarging the audit to other services

v      Selection of Assessees for Audit

v      Service Tax Audit Manual-2003

v      Submission of Audit Report

v      Service providers question audits

 

v      Annexure I       Audit of Service Tax assessees/ records

v      Annexure II      Service Tax Audit Manual - Regarding

v      Annexure III      Service tax audit - Extension of, to all services subjected to levy of service tax

 

Introduction of Service Tax Code (STC) Number [now also known as Service Tax Payer Code (STP)]

 

v      Instruction for issue of Service Tax Code (STC) Number

v      Procedure for allotment of Service Tax Code (STC) Number

 

v      Annexure I       Introduction of Service Tax Code (STC) Number based on Permanent Account Number (PAN) allotted by the Income-tax Department - Instructions regarding

v      Annexure II      Introduction of Service Tax Code (STC) Number based on Permanent Account Number (PAN) allotted by the Income-tax Instructions - regarding

 

Advance Rulings

 

v      Service Tax (Advance Rulings) Rules, 2003

v      Authority for Advance Rulings (Procedure) Rules, 2003

v      Advance Ruling

v      The 'Authority' for Advance Ruling

v      'Applicant' for Advance Ruling

v      The matters on which Advance Ruling can be sought

v      The application for Advance Ruling is to be made

v      Verify and sign the application for Advance Ruling

v      Applicability of advance ruling

v      Enquiry

 

v      Annexure I       Authority for Advance Rulings (Procedure) Rules, 2003       

v      Annexure II      Related Definitions under the Income-tax Act, 1961 and Companies Act, 1956 referred in the Chapter VA of the Finance Act, 1994 for the purpose of Advance Rulings

 

Credit of Service Tax Paid

 

v      Effective date 

v      Definitions - Rule 2

v      CENVAT credit - Rule 3         

v      Conditions for allowing CENVAT credit - Rule 4       

v      Refund of CENVAT - Rule 5

v      Obligation of manufacturer of dutiable and exempted goods and provider of taxable and exempted services - Rule 6

v      Manner of distribution of credit by input service distributor Rule 7

v      Documents and accounts - Rule 9

v      Transfer of CENVAT credit - Rule 10

v      Transitional provision - Rule 11

v      Recovery of CENVAT credit wrongly taken or erroneously refunded - Rule 14

v      Confiscation and penalty Rule 15

v      Supplementary provision Rule 16

 

Part II (Old Provisions - Credit as per Service Tax Credit Rules, 2002)

 

v      Effective date

v      Amendment made by the Finance Act, 2003 to allow credit of service paid across all services

v      Point regarding Notification No. 5/2003 regarding Service Tax Credit (Second Amendment) Rules, 2003

v      Reason for introduction of scheme of credit of service tax paid

v      Conditions for availing service tax credit

v      Transfer of service tax credit

v      Service Tax Credit Return

v      Maintenance of documents and accounts for availing the service tax credit

v      Recovery of service tax credit

v      Whether sub-contractor is liable to pay service tax after the introduction of the Service Tax Credit Rules

v      Some doubts and clarification regarding Service Tax Credit

 

v      Annexure I       Clarification on the scope of the term for levy of service tax

v      Annexure II      Clarification on ambiguity in the provisions of rule 3(5) of the Service Tax Credit Rules, 2002 - Regarding

 

DIVISION IV

Statutory Provisions

 

Statutory Provisions relating to Service Tax

 

Service Tax

 

v      64.       Extent, commencement and application

v      65.       Definitions

v      65A.     Classification of taxable services

v      66.       Charge of service tax

v      67.       Valuation of taxable services for charging service tax

v      68.       Payment of service tax

v      69.       Registration

v      70.       Furnishing of returns

v      71.       Verification of tax assessed by the assessee, etc.

v      71A.     Filing of return by certain customers

v      72.       Best judgment assessment

v      73.       Recovery of service tax not leived or paid or short-levied or short paid or erroneously refunded

v      74.       Rectification of mistake

v      75.       Interest on delayed payment of service tax

v      75A.     Penalty for failure of registration

v      76.       Penalty for failure to pay service tax

v      77.       Penalty for contravention of any provision for which no penalty is provided

v      78.       Penalty for suppressing value of taxable service

v      79.       Penalty for failure to comply with notice

v      80.       Penalty not to be imposed in certain cases

v      81.       Offences by companies

v      82.       Power to search premises

v      83.       Application of certain provisions of Act 1 of 1944

v      84.       Revision of orders by the Collector of Central Excise

v      85.       Appeals to the Collector of Central Excise (Appeals)

v      86.       Appeals to Appellate Tribunal

o        (Omitted)

v      93.       Power to grant exemption from service tax

v      94.       Power to make rules

v      95.       Power to remove difficulty in implementing new services

v      96.       Consequential amendment

 

Advance Rulings

v      96A.     Definitions

v      96B.     Vacancies, etc., not to invalidate proceedings

v      96C.    Application for advance ruling

v      96D.    Procedure on receipt of application

v      96E.     Applicability of advance ruling

v      96F.     Advance ruling to be void in certain circumstances

v      96G.    Powers of authority

v      96H.     Procedure of Authority

v      96-I.     Power of Central Government to make rules

 

Service Tax Rules, 1994

 

v      Short title and commencement

v      Definitions

v      Appointment of officers

v      Registration

v      Taxable service to be provided or credit to be distributed on invoice, bill or challan

v      Records

v      Payment of service tax

v      Return

v      Returns in case of taxable service provided by goods transport operators and clearing and forwarding agents

v      Form of appeals to Collector of Central Excise (Appeals)

v      Form of Appeals to Appellate Tribunal

 

v      FORM ST-1    Application for Registration under section 69 of Finance Act, 1994 (32 of 1994)

v      FORM ST-2    Certificate of Registration under section 69 of the Finance Act, 1994 (32 of 1994)

v      FORM ST-3    Return of service tax credited to the Government of India for the period to

v      FORM ST-3A Memorandum for provisional deposit under rule 6 of the Service Tax Rules, 1994

v      FORM ST-3B  Return of service tax credited to the Government of India for the period commencing on and from the 16th day of July, 1997 to the 16th day of October, 1998, in case of service provided by goods transport operator and clearing and forwarding agents

v      FORM ST4      Under section 85 of the Finance Act, 1994 (32 of 1994)

v      FORM ST-5    Form of appeal to Appellate Tribunal under section 86 of the Finance Act, 1994 (32 of 1994)

v      FORM ST-6    Form of Memorandum of Cross-objections to the Appellate Tribunal under section 86 of the Finance Act, 1994 (32 of 1994)

v      FORM ST-7    Form of application to Appellate Tribunal under section 86(2) of the Finance Act, 1994 (32 of 1994)

 

CENVAT Credit Rules, 2004

 

v      Short title, extent and commencement

v      Definitions

v      CENVAT credit

v      Conditions for allowing CENVAT credit

v      Refund of CENVAT credit

v      Obligation of manufacturer of dutiable and exempted goods and provider of taxable and exempted services

v      Manner of distribution of credit by input service distributor

v      Storage of input outside the factory of the manufacturer

v      Documents and accounts

v      Transfer of CENVAT credit

v      Transitional provision

v      Special dispensation in respect of inputs manufactured in factories located in specified areas of North East region, Kutch district of Gujarat, State of Jammu and Kashmir and State of Sikkim

v      Power of Central Government to notify goods for deemed CENVAT credit

v      Recovery of CENVAT credit wrongly taken or erroneously refunded

v      Confiscation and penalty

v      Supplementary provision

v      Adjudication Authority

v      Service Tax ‑ Centralized ‑ Registration of assessees

v      ANNEXURE‑A

 

Service Tax Credit Rules, 2002

 

v      Short title and commencement

v      Definitions

v      Service tax credit

v      Utilisation of service tax credit

v      Transfer of service tax credit

v      Documents and accounts

v      Recovery of service tax credit

 

Service Tax (Advance Rulings) Rules, 2003

 

v      Short title and commencement

v      Definitions

v      Form and manner of application

v      Certification of copies of the advance rulings pronounced by the Authority