Clarification - exemption under notification no. 14/ 2004

[Prakash Bhandari]

My one of client( herein after called as job worker) is engaged in agri seed processing on behalf of some seed manufacturing companpy ( herein after called as principal company). Seeds and other inputs are provided by prinicipal company and the job worker is not using any input or other material, the processed seeds are packed and retured to principal company, in light of above kindly clarify the following 1. Will seed processing is under processing of goods on behlaf of client under business auxillary services and also look in the exemption under notification (14/2004 ST) dt. 10-9-2004 for agriculture as seeds will be use for selling to farmer and only use for agriculture purpose

[Surender Gupta]

In the exemption notification, word 'agriculture' has been used in loose term and have very wide implications. Therefore, apparently, you are entitled to avail the exemption.

AI Summary

Job Worker Processing Agricultural Seeds May Qualify for Exemption Under Notification 14/2004 ST Due to Broad Agriculture Definition. A client, referred to as a job worker, processes agricultural seeds for a principal company, which supplies all inputs. The job worker seeks clarification on whether this activity qualifies as processing goods under business auxiliary services and if it is exempt under notification 14/2004 ST dated 10-9-2004, given the seeds are solely for agricultural use. The response suggests that the term 'agriculture' in the exemption notification is broadly interpreted, implying that the job worker may be eligible for the exemption.