20 March 2009
we are ASC (authorised service centre) of bajaj auto ltd, hoshangabad, having turover of less then 4 lacs per annum, through free service and paid labour, but service tax authority are saying that you are using mono and brand name of bajaj hence you are not exempted and you have to pay service tax.
29 March 2009
SSP - Small Service providers exemption is not available when you are using , brand name of others.
The department is right in objecting your exemptions.
If you could please elaborate how you are using the brand name and in what context it is being put to use, we will then be in a position to respond to your enquiry.
If the department has provided a written communication, then display the text in your enquiry for better evaluation of the departments contention.