Applicability of Service Tax on Railway transport by CONCOR

[Apurba Biswas]

Notofication 43/2012 dated 2nd July 2012 exempted Railways from applicability of service tax.

We are transporting goods from Railway service of Container Corporation of India Ltd,a Government Enterprise (CONCOR) and CONCOR is charging service tax as service provider on railway freight charges.

As per new notification, all freight of railways should be exempted from service tax. Please clarify.

AI Summary

Discussion on Service Tax Exemption for Railway Freight by CONCOR Until 30th September 2012 Sparks Debate on Abatement. A forum discussion addresses the applicability of service tax on railway transport services provided by the Container Corporation of India Ltd (CONCOR). A notification dated 2nd July 2012 exempts Indian Railways from service tax on freight, valid until 30th September 2012. A participant questions if this exemption includes services by CONCOR, a government enterprise. A respondent confirms the exemption applies to CONCOR, but the original poster notes CONCOR continues to charge service tax after a 70% abatement. The discussion seeks clarity on further actions regarding CONCOR's stance.