Service tax on under-construction house purchase in maharash

Hi All,

I am purchasing a flat in a new building under construction in an existing society, in Pune. The builder is insisting on a registration after payment of some minimum amount. I am incurring service tax on the same.

I would like to know what is the way in which this service tax can be avoided. Also, are there any implications of an early registration other than service tax.

Please let me know.

Thanks,

Vinod