With reference to the report, “Summons issued to Sania Mirza for alleged tax evasion” (February 10), it is nothing but highhandedness on the part of the Service Tax Department to issue summons to the tennis player.
The reason for summoning her is that she has not paid service tax on Rs 1 crore paid to her by the government of Telangana for preparing for major tournaments as the state’s brand ambassador. This is not for service to Telangana but for cost. I doubt if service tax can be levied at all in this case. Assuming that it can be,
The reason for summoning her is that she has not paid service tax on Rs 1 crore paid to her by the government of Telangana for preparing for major tournaments as the state’s brand ambassador. This is not for service to Telangana but for cost. I doubt if service tax can be levied at all in this case. Assuming that it can be,
