Is Service Tax Applicable on Pipe pushing work

[shyam kumar]

Sir,

I am doing pipe pushing work its connect to river. I want to know that could i charge service tax on bill amount and percentage of service tax

AI Summary

Service Tax Exemption for Subcontractors on Government Projects Confirmed Under Notification No.25/12-ST A discussion on a forum addresses whether service tax applies to pipe pushing work connected to a river. The individual inquires if they should charge service tax on their bill. A respondent clarifies that if the service is provided to the government, it is exempt from service tax under Notification No.25/12-ST. The inquirer confirms they are a subcontractor for a government project. It is further explained that if the main contractor is exempt from service tax, the subcontractor is also exempt, as per the same notification. Another participant agrees with this interpretation.