03 September 2010
We are a Pvt. Ltd. Co. placed in Gandhidham - Kutch, and are on the verge of starting a new business of developing a berth at Kandla Port. We have taken a land at Kandla Port on 30 yrs lease on BOT (BUILT OPERATE & TRANSFER) basis. Request you to guide, if are eligible for any exemption from SERVICE TAX on purchase of services for the purpose of construction & maintenance of the Berth at Kandla Port. Kindly mention the relevant section / rules / notification.
Also advice, would we be able to get exmption from charging service tax on cargo handling, storage, etc. services, which we will be providing to our customers.
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