Service tax on construction of residential units

My firm is in the business of residential apartment construction. I am paying service tax under the service - construction of residential complex and paying service tax on 33% of the value without considering the land value. Recently the service tax audit team inspected my books and passed an order stating that I have to pay service tax under the service works contract , as I am registered under commercial tax department under works contract , with an abatement of 60% on the total value(including land). Can somebody suggest me a solution as it is a burden to pay tax on 40% on the total value (including land)
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If you own the land and such land rights are being trsfd at time of sale to buyers, then you shall pay service tax only on 25 / 30% of the total value; else your auditor is correct, you shall pay Service Tax on 40%Value.

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