03 December 2013
Query: What is the taxable event in the following cases for Builder
1. Advances received, however construction not started ( means no services have been provided) nor agreement for sale entered
2. This is more practical where Builders enters agreement under 20:80 scheme, where 20% Advance is received and Agreement is executed and balance 80% amount is due and receivable at possession.
In this case whether Service tax would be payable to the extent of a) Only on 20% of Advance ( being recd) at the time of receipt and bal. 80% on possession b) 100% of agreement value ( Since agreement entered) - though services are not provided in full
Kindly request your response, as this is practical case of my client.