Service tax Government liability
V.Satya venkatarao
(Querist) 30 July 2009
This query is : Resolved
Is the Govt of india liable to pay any service tax in respect of services availe by it or is there any exemption for the govt in this regard
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A V Vishal
(Expert) 30 July 2009
Is there any exemption to Central/State Government Departments/PSUs?
No. There is no general exemption provided to Central/State Government Departments/PSUs. Government department whether Central or State have to pay Service Tax to the provider of the service from whom any of the specified services are received by the Government department/PSUs.
Source: http://www.kolkata-servicetax.gov.in/FAQspayA.asp