levy of service tax on defence contracts

[Guest]

i want to ask mes contracts of defence are liable to service tax 

[YAGAY andSUN]

Yes, uncder outdoor catering services, such contract will attract Service Tax.

AI Summary

Service tax liability on defence MES contracts where provision of meals qualifies as outdoor catering services and is taxable. Where defence MES contracts involve provision of meals that qualify as outdoor catering services, such contracts attract service tax as they are classified as taxable outdoor catering services.