16-5-2008 is the Effective Date for levy of service tax on new services and amendment in the existing taxable services - 18/2008 - Service Tax

16-5-2008 is the Effective Date for levy of service tax on new services and amendment in the existing taxable services NOTIFICATION NO. 18/2008 - SERVICE TAX DATED 10-5-2008 In exercise of the powers conferred by clauses (A)and (B)of section 90 of the Finance Act, 2008 (18 of 2008), the Central Government hereby appoints the 16th day of May, 2008, as the date on which the provisions of the said Act shall come into force. [F. No. B1/5/2008-TRU]