<h1>Central Government Releases Circulars 96/7/2007-ST & 97/8/2007-ST to Simplify Service Tax Procedures and Clarifications.</h1> The Central Government has issued two consolidated circulars to clarify service tax issues, responding to industry demands for simplified information. The circulars, numbered 96/7/2007-ST and 97/8/2007-ST, address technical and procedural matters, respectively. A committee reviewed past clarifications since the service tax's 1994 introduction, incorporating feedback from industry and officials. These circulars replace all previous communications by CBEC and related bodies, except orders for service classification uniformity. While reflecting current departmental practices, the circulars do not override legal provisions, which should be consulted for authoritative guidance.