2010 (10) TMI 136 - HC - Service Tax

Renting of immovable property recovery of dues - interim orders granted by the Division Benches of the Delhi High Court and the Bombay High Court in similar matters stay order in present case - dismissal of the writ petition, the liability to pay the Service tax along with any other liability - other service other than what is regarded as the service of renting, the service provider would be liable to pay service tax on such service

Summary

The Karnataka High Court directed an interim order stating no recovery of service tax for renting immovable property alone. Liability to pay service tax remains with the petitioner if the writ petition is dismissed. Service provider is liable to pay service tax for other services provided.