https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=406438 The Court directed the GST Commissioner to issue instructions refraining from issuing service tax/GST notices to practicing advocates exempt under the GST regime. Advocates were burdened with proving their exemption despite being exempt, requiring documentary evidence. The Court referenced a 2012 Notification stating advocates' Nil service tax liability for legal services to businesses but noted continued demands for proof. Emphasizing the need for clear instructions, the Court sought compliance measures by the next hearing to prevent harassment of advocates. en-us Wed, 31 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:06:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=406438 The Court directed the GST Commissioner to issue instructions refraining from issuing service tax/GST notices to practicing advocates exempt under the GST regime. Advocates were burdened with proving their exemption despite being exempt, requiring documentary evidence. The Court referenced a 2012 Notification stating advocates' Nil service tax liability for legal services to businesses but noted continued demands for proof. Emphasizing the need for clear instructions, the Court sought compliance measures by the next hearing to prevent harassment of advocates. Case-Laws GST Wed, 31 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=406438