Service tax liability

[Sunil Anand]

i am registered with service tax department. I am entering into a contract with a government agency having head office in Delhi. The service contract is to be signed in Srinagar (J&K). The service is to be provide in J&K. The payment for the said contract has to be made from J&K. Do i need to charge service tax on this service or am i exempt from this tax as there is no service tax in J&K

AI Summary

Service Tax Exemption in J&K: Applicability for Providers Outside J&K and Double Taxation Concerns Explained A service provider registered with the service tax department is entering a contract with a government agency in Srinagar, J&K, and inquires about the applicability of service tax, given J&K's exemption. One response clarifies that exemption applies only if the service provider is located in J&K and emphasizes compliance with the Service Tax law. Another response confirms that services provided in J&K are not subject to service tax, as the Finance Act, 1994, does not apply there. Additionally, the query about double taxation on services already taxed is raised, seeking clarity on whether further amendments require additional service tax.