03 July 2014
In your case it is clear that payment for frieght is the responsibility of supplier . . As supplier is responsible for frieght he is liable to discharge service tax under Reversecharge if it is payment to GTA . . Check whether invoice is as per purchase order made by you. . and whether terms are clear saying it is the responsibility of supplier to pay frieght
03 July 2014
Okay,, then even though u have made payment to supplier it is the responsibility of supplier to discharge service tax on GTA under GTA . as he is responsible for payment of frieght . .