Question ID : 41024

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Mr. A a labour contractor(Unregd) is providing service to supply of manpower in a company which engage in production of biscuits etc and his gross revenue in Fy 2015-16 and FY 2016-17, are 12 lacs and 16 lacs besides the contractual receipts he has also earned Rental income Rs. 6.00 p.a in each year from a commercial organisation. Now the Service tax dept issued Show cause notice to Mr. A and ask why not charge the ST , Interest and penalty in accordance with law Whether the contention of officer is correct or any other relief or notification or case law as manpower is given to food industry (Manufacturer of Biscuits etc)

The contention of the officer is correct and there is no such specific exemption to the support service provider to a food processing industry. Still you can pursue the case for relief to the best of the satisfaction of the officer.