Classification of Services.

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..... or more categories simultaneously. Some instances where such problems have arisen relate to Management Consultants vs. Manpower Recruitment Services, Mandap Keepers vs. Convention Services, Rent-A-Cab Scheme vs. Tour Operators, Cargo Handling Services vs. Storage And Warehousing Services, Architect vs. Interior Decorator, Scientific And Technical Consulting Services vs. Consulting Engineer, Pract .....

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..... charged twice on the same service (transactions). However, one service provider may provide more than one taxable service. In such cases, the service provider need only take one registration, but it shall be endorsed for all the taxable services and tax liability will have to be discharged for each of the taxable services separately. 3. However, in the absence of any interpretative rules, it .....

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..... eas a 'convention service' covers conventions only which is like an official function. Hence in this case the service would not be exempt from service tax. 4. Similarly, in each case where such problems arise the proper Central Excise officer has to decide on merits as to which is the more specific category and charge tax accordingly. 5. Pending issues may be disposed of on the basis of th .....

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