Transfer of right to use goods: set top box leases are deemed sales and subject to value added tax under law. Set top boxes supplied on lease or against refundable securities constitute a transfer of right to use goods and are a deemed sale under the DVAT Act, attracting tax; outright sales of set top boxes are likewise taxable. Assessing authorities must identify such operators, determine tax liabilities, and report actions through zonal coordinators to the designated departmental officer.
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Transfer of right to use goods: set top box leases are deemed sales and subject to value added tax under law.
Set top boxes supplied on lease or against refundable securities constitute a transfer of right to use goods and are a deemed sale under the DVAT Act, attracting tax; outright sales of set top boxes are likewise taxable. Assessing authorities must identify such operators, determine tax liabilities, and report actions through zonal coordinators to the designated departmental officer.
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