Mumbai – Company MD arrested for service tax default

Service Tax officials have arrested Myron John Remedios, managing director of Rare Hospitality and Services Pvt Ltd, on the charge of collecting service tax to the tune of Rs 4.5 crore and not remitting the same to the department. The Managing Director of the company was allegedly involved in the day to day operations of the company and was fully aware of the service tax liability of the company. The department has been investigating the case against the company. The company, which is involved in providing housekeeping services to major hospitals, hotels and corporate clients, haven’t paid service tax from April 2010 onwards. John Remedios was produced before the Esplanade Court on Wednesday and the judge remanded him to judicial custody up to March 24.