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Government of India
Ministry of Finance
26-October-2015 15:45 IST
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
26-October-2015 15:45 IST
Mere transfer of title in immovable property is exempted from Service Tax
In
order to resolve a long standing issue relating to levy of Service Tax
on sale of flats/dwellings etc. after issue of occupancy certificate but
before issue of completion certificate in areas under the jurisdiction
of Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai i.e. Brihanmumbai Municipal
Corporation
(BMC), it has been conveyed to the Service Tax Authorities in Mumbai on Friday, 23rd October, 2015 that sale of flats/dwellings etc., where the entire consideration is received after issue of occupancy certificate by BMC, leading to a mere transfer of title in immovable property, falls outside the definition of “Service” provided in Section 65B (44) of the Finance Act, 1994, and is therefore, not taxable.
(BMC), it has been conveyed to the Service Tax Authorities in Mumbai on Friday, 23rd October, 2015 that sale of flats/dwellings etc., where the entire consideration is received after issue of occupancy certificate by BMC, leading to a mere transfer of title in immovable property, falls outside the definition of “Service” provided in Section 65B (44) of the Finance Act, 1994, and is therefore, not taxable.
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