In short, our present discussion is confined to implication of VAT and Service Tax on those contracts where, apart from material and services, value of land is also taking part of the bargain, and the size of the plot is limited to few hundred yards containing, generally, four to ten units.
The value of goods supplied or provided free by a service recipient under construction of commercial or industrial complex service, do not comprise the Gross amount under Notn.no.15/2004. Landmark judgment.
For the purpose of downstream investment, the Indian companies making the downstream investments would have to bring in requisite funds from abroad and not use funds borrowed in the domestic market. This would, however, not preclude downstream operating companies, from raising debt in the domestic market. Downstream investments through internal accruals are permissible by an Indian company, subject to the provisions of clause 6(i) and as also elaborated below:
