Supreme Court grants appeal on service tax arrears. No coercive recovery; interim relief pending.

The Supreme Court of India granted leave for an appeal on arrears of service tax up to September 30, 2011. No coercive recovery steps allowed until further notice. Future service tax liability from October 1, 2011, remains unchanged. Interim relief notice to be issued within two weeks. Parties can submit additional documents.

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The Supreme Court of India granted leave for an appeal regarding arrears of service tax up to September 30, 2011. No coercive steps to be taken for recovery of arrears until further notice. Future liability for service tax from October 1, 2011, remains unaffected. Notice issued for interim relief within two weeks. Additional documents can be filed by parties.

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