Question : SERVICE TAX FOR TV FILM- MAKERS



(a) whether the TV film-makers of Jammu and Kashmir are exempted from service tax;

(b) whether there is any proposal for exemption of North East Region also;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI S.S. PALANIMANICKAM)

(a) Service tax is leviable in accordance with Chapter V of the Finance Act, 1994, which does not extend to the State of Jammu and Kashmir.

(b),(c)and(d): The matter is under examination.