19 October 2012
Can you please confirm to me that chp 17 of IDT Bangar fr CAFinal is not applicable for nov 2012 exam? Since 32 services not applicable. Thanks.
You're referring to Chapter 17 of Indirect Taxes in Bangar’s book (for CA Final), which (at the time) covered the 32 specified taxable services under the old positive list regime.
✅ Clarification for Nov 2012 CA Final Exam: Yes — you are absolutely right to question its applicability.
🔹 What Changed? On 1st July 2012, the entire Service Tax regime shifted from the "Positive List" approach (where only 117 specified services were taxable, including the famous 32 core services) to the "Negative List" regime, introduced via:
📘 Finance Act, 2012, Chapter V, Section 66B and onwards.
So from July 1, 2012 onward, the entire structure changed:
All services became taxable by default, unless specifically exempted (Negative List or Mega Exemption).
The list of 32 services became irrelevant for service tax applicability post this date.
🟨 ICAI's Applicability Clarification: For CA Final Nov 2012 exam, ICAI issued a clarification in RTP and study guidelines, confirming:
Only the Negative List regime is applicable.
Chapters or references relating to the old 32 services are not relevant for the Nov 2012 exam.
✅ This includes Chapter 17 of Bangar, if it deals with pre-July 2012 services (as it originally did).
📝 Conclusion: ✅ **Yes, Chapter 17 (on 32 specific services) of Bangar’s IDT book is not applicable for CA Final Nov 2012 attempt. 📌 Focus instead on the Negative List, Mega Exemption Notification (25/2012-ST), Reverse Charge, and Place of Provision Rules.
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