Thursday, 3 January 2013

No Service tax on services by way of transportation of milk by rail/vessel


Representation has been received from the Indian Railways seeking clarification as to whether service by way of transportation of milk by rail is covered by Notification No.25/2012-ST dated 20.06.2012, serial number 20(i).

2.         The representation has been examined. The expression ‘foodstuff’ appearing in Notification No.25/2012-ST dated 20.06.2012, serial number 20(i) includes milk. Therefore, it is clarified that the service by way of transportation of milk by rail or a vessel from one place in India to another, is covered by the Notification No.25/2012-ST dated 20.06.2012.

3.         Trade Notice/Public Notice may be issued to the field formations and tax payers. Please acknowledge receipt of this Circular. Hindi version follows.


(S. Jayaprahasam)
Technical Officer, TRU
Tel: 011-23092037
Circular No.167/2 /2013 - ST

No comments:

Post a Comment