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Constitutional Validity of Levy of Service tax on lotteries ...


Court Upholds Service Tax on Lottery Commissions; Distributors' Services Deemed Essential for Ticket Sales to Customers.

February 14, 2012

Case Laws     Service Tax     HC

Constitutional Validity of Levy of Service tax on lotteries promoted and marketed by clients - Discount or commission received by the petitioners is nothing but consideration for service rendered to the promoter or organiser of the lottery. Moreover without the service rendered by the distributors namely, the lottery tickets will not reach the ultimate customers who are the participants in the draw. Thus liable to Service Tax. .... - HC

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