query

In case the transporter provides PAN then NIL TDS

Else 20% of Bill amount excluding Service tax paid/borne by us

The bill amount charged by the service provider and the (value of taxable service + service tax) will be the same..

This is because, in case of abatement, we will charge service tax on the value of taxable service excluding the abatement portion.

For example, if the value of taxable service is Rs.10,000 and the abatement is 75%, the gross bill amount will be Rs.10,257.5 (10,000 + (10,000*75%*10.3%)...