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Foreclosure Charges on Loans: No Service Tax Due to Breach of Contract and Pre-Determined Damages in Agreements.

July 20, 2020

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Levy of Service Tax - banking and other financial services - foreclosure charges - The foreclosure of loan is a material breach of contract as it curtails the loan service period unilaterally, which can prompt the promisor to claim damages. Damages can be determined by Courts or they can also be incorporated in the loan agreements and other commercial contracts so as to ensure certainty in dealings and also serve as a deterrent measure. - Not liable to service tax.

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Levy of Service Tax - banking and other financial services - ...

Foreclosure Charges on Loans: No Service Tax Due to Breach of Contract and Pre-Determined Damages in Agreements.

July 20, 2020

Case Laws Service Tax AT

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