https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=103838 Recipient-funded renovation and development expenditure is excluded from the taxable value of renting of immovable property where it is incurred independently, is neither routed through nor controlled by the service provider, and lacks a nexus with the renting service. Service tax remains payable only on the actual rental consideration received. Where tax on that actual consideration and applicable interest are paid before issuance of a show-cause notice, penalties for failure to self-assess and for suppression under sections 77(2) and 78 of the Finance Act, 1994 are not sustained. en-us Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:52:26 +0530 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:52:28 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=103838 Recipient-funded renovation and development expenditure is excluded from the taxable value of renting of immovable property where it is incurred independently, is neither routed through nor controlled by the service provider, and lacks a nexus with the renting service. Service tax remains payable only on the actual rental consideration received. Where tax on that actual consideration and applicable interest are paid before issuance of a show-cause notice, penalties for failure to self-assess and for suppression under sections 77(2) and 78 of the Finance Act, 1994 are not sustained. Highlights Service Tax Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:52:26 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=103838