Question : NON- PAYMENT OF SERVICE TAX



(b) whether the Government are aware that certain couriers and advertising agency not deposit the service tax in Government kitty despite its collection from consumers;

(c) if so whether such companies have been identified during the period 2000-01 to 31.3.2005; and the details thereof and punishment/action taken by the Government against such companies?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a)Yes Sir.

(b)Yes Sir.

(c)During the said period about 25 Courier Agencies and 43 Advertising Agencies have been identified. Action as contemplated in law has been initiated against the erring companies.