Service tax on gunny bales transportation

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ramesh (Querist)
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06 September 2012 Sir,

Our organisation has transported 250 Gunny blaes from Visakhapatnam to Hyderabad through Transport contractor on 24.04.2012,
My query is that there is no service tax on food grains whether gunnies comes under food grains or not. What rate to be charged...

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rchindiri
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RENGARAJ R.K

RENGARAJ R.K (Expert)
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06 September 2012 Gunnies will not come under food grains category. But if gunnies with food grains are transported, it is eligible for exemption.

Service receiver has to pay service tax @12.36% on 25% of the value of the transport bills. GTA has no liability

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