Service tax on storing and handling of agricultural produce such as dal,chana matar etc

ashok thakker (Querist) 02 April 2013 This query is : Resolved
Sir,
We are into storage and handling business having our warehouses,and mainly store Tea meant for Kolkata auction system.
Recently we got an order for storage and handling of Dal, chana, Matar etc these being agricultural produce, is it also exempted from service tax as in case of tea which is in negative list.
Please clarify.....

Regards,

ashok thakker

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ajay sethi (Expert) 03 April 2013
you can afford legaal fees . contact a local lawyer

ashok thakker (Querist) 03 April 2013
Thanks for your advice,i contacted few in kolkata they were confused on whether these are in definition of agriculture Produce as per Service tax rules.....

regards,

ashok thakkeer