Service tax- calculation of basic exemption

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How to avail the basic exemprtion of Rs.10Lacs in the following case:

Mr. A has provided services including cost of materials of Rs. 15 Lacs, & has opted to pay Service Tax @ 10.30% on 33% of gross amount charged. Which of the two methods is correct - 

a) Rs.15Lacs Less Rs.10Lacs (basic exemption) = 5Lacs * 33% = 1.65Lacs * 10.30% (ST) = Rs.16,995

or

b) Rs.15Lacs * 33% and then take the basic exemption if possible.

Kindly reply which is the appropriate way to avail the basic exemption?

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You will pay the service tax after exemption limit i.e. Rs. 5 lakhs.

Experts are divided on this question and there is no judicial view to support. I am of the view that the basic exemption is on value before abatement.


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