
The government on Wednesday exempted transportation of essential goods like foodgrains, fertilisers and petro products from service tax, a move that could help in keeping prices of these items from rising further.
The exemptions are in effect from 1st September, the day from which service tax on transportation through rail and waterways, as announced by the ...
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