SERVICE TAX

[sonu shah]

Dear Expert,

we have received order from our customer for metro rail works. my customer is sub contractor. as per him service tax is not applicable to me under notification 25/2012. my customer and principal service provider enter in to contract before 01.3.2016.

my query is my customer (sub contractor) is giving me order in after 01.03.2016. shall we eligible for getting exemption.

AI Summary

Clarification Sought on Service Tax Exemption for Metro Rail Works Under Notifications 25/2012 and 9/16-ST An individual inquired about service tax exemption for metro rail works under notification 25/2012, as their customer, a subcontractor, claimed it was not applicable. The customer and the principal service provider had entered into a contract before March 1, 2016. An expert advised obtaining written confirmation from the principal contractor regarding the contract date and stamp duty payment to support exemption claims during audits. Another expert confirmed eligibility for exemption under Notification No. 9/16-ST, effective March 1, 2016, regardless of receiving the order after this date. A third expert requested the contract execution date for further clarification.