Circular No.167/2/2013 – ST, New Delhi, 1st January, 2013
Subject: Service tax on services by way of transportation of goods by rail/vessel – transportation of milk – regarding.
Representation has been received from the Indian Railways seeking clarification as to whether service by way of transportation of milk by rail is covered by Notification No.25/2012-ST dated 20.06.2012, serial number 20(i).
2. The representation has been examined. The expression ‘foodstuff’ appearing in Notification No.25/2012-ST dated 20.06.2012, serial number 20(i) includes milk. Therefore, it is clarified that the service by way of transportation of milk by rail or a vessel from one place in India to another, is covered by the Notification No.25/2012-ST dated 20.06.2012.
3. Trade Notice/Public Notice may be issued to the field formations and tax payers. Please acknowledge receipt of this Circular. Hindi version follows.
(S. Jayaprahasam)
Technical Officer, TRU
Tel: 011-23092037
