E-commerce operator not liable for tax u/s 9(5) due to limited role in service supply. (5.

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....Classification of supply - nature of supply - e-commerce operator - The supply happens independent of the applicant and the applicant is involved only in the identification of the supplier of services and doesn't take responsibility for the operational and completion of the ride. Thus it is observed that supply of services are not through the electronic commerce operator, but are independent. Therefore, the applicant does not satisfy the conditions of Section 9(5) for the discharge of tax liability by electronic commerce operator. - AAR....