2023 (6) TMI 635 - ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT

Exemption from Service Tax / GST - practicing advocate - HELD THAT:- During hearing a number of members of the Bar have informed this Court that similar notices have been issued to the various members of the Bar. This Court expresses its concern that practicing advocates should not have to face harassment on account of the department issuing notices and calling upon them to pay service tax/GST when they are exempted from doing so and in the process also calling them to prove that they are practicing advocates.

The Commissioner, GST is directed to issue clear direction to the GST Commissionerate in Lucknow that no notices regarding payment of service tax /GST is issued to the lawyers rendering legal service falling in the negative list so far as service tax is concerned.

Writ petition disposed off.