Service tax exemption for outdoor caterers applies when bill shows food charges included, limiting tax to non-food portion. The Central Government exempted taxable services by an outdoor caterer from service tax to the extent the tax exceeded the amount computed on one half of the gross amount charged, provided the caterer also supplied food and the bill expressly showed charges inclusive of supply of food; 'food' meant a substantial and satisfying meal.
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Service tax exemption for outdoor caterers applies when bill shows food charges included, limiting tax to non-food portion.
The Central Government exempted taxable services by an outdoor caterer from service tax to the extent the tax exceeded the amount computed on one half of the gross amount charged, provided the caterer also supplied food and the bill expressly showed charges inclusive of supply of food; "food" meant a substantial and satisfying meal.
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