Are Institutes 'Commercial' for Service Tax? DGCA-Recognized Certificates May Qualify as 'Recognized by Law'.

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....Levy of Service tax - ‘commercial’ institute or not - The words ‘recognized by law for the time being in force’ cannot be construed so as to restrict its’ coverage only to Universities and Educational Boards. There can be other statutes which recognize certain degree, diploma, certificate or qualification. The DGCA is a statutory authority exercising powers conferred on it under the Aircraft Act, 1934 and the Rules made thereunder. Consequently, if a course completion certificate is recognized by DGCA for any specific purpose, in pursuance to the provisions contained in Aircraft Act / Rules, then the said certificate will satisfy the condition of having been recognized by law for the time being in force - AT....