(a) the details of service tax evasion cases detected during the last three years
alongwith the quantum of money involved therein sector –wise.
(b) the details of steps taken to recover the amount besides imposition of
penalty on tax evaders;
(c) the steps being taken/ proposed to be taken to strengthen service tax department?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI J.D. SEELAM)
(a) Details of service tax evasion cases are not maintained sector- wise since
there is no sector –wise classification in service tax.
(b) Whenever cases of evasion are detected, show cause notices are issued
for recovery of duty as well as imposition of penalty and are then adjudicated.
(c) The proposal for Reorganization of the Field Formations and Cadre Restructuring in
CBEC is presently at an advance stage of consideration by the Government of India which
envisages strengthening of Service Tax Administration by creation of 15 additional exclusive
Service Tax Commissionerates, over and above existing 7 Service Tax Commissionerates and
creation of four exclusive Service Tax Zones. It also envisages creation of 6 exclusive
Service Tax Audit Commissionerates. The proposed reorganization of Service Tax administration
will enable the Department to deploy more staff for improving the efficiency and efficacy of
the Department in Service Tax.