Applicability of Service tax under which category

[shyamal roychowdhury]

1 One of my client has contract for housekeeping in hotel . the work involved maintenence of rooms, cleanings etc. ,My query is under what classification it will come for service Tax since for levying tax a defination is requred. ,

[Ravi Chopra]

There are two probable category which cover the activity pertains to your query are (i) Repair or Maintenance and (ii) cleaning activity.

[Guest]

I, think this should cover under cleanning activity. Repairs & maintenence will be remote .

AI Summary

Debate on Service Tax Classification for Housekeeping Contracts: 'Cleaning Activity' vs. 'Repair or Maintenance' for Hotels A query was raised regarding the appropriate classification for service tax on a housekeeping contract in a hotel, involving room maintenance and cleaning. One respondent suggested the activities could fall under either 'Repair or Maintenance' or 'Cleaning Activity.' Another participant agreed, indicating that 'Cleaning Activity' is the more suitable classification, as 'Repairs & Maintenance' seemed less applicable.