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THE SERVICE TAX RULES
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Body 2. Definitions.

(1) In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,-

(ccba) "non-assesse online recipient" means Government, a local authority, a governmental authority or an individual receiving online information and database access or retrieval services in relation to any purpose other than commerce, industry or any other business or profession, located in taxable territory;

Explanation.- For the purposes of this clause, "governmental authority" means an authority or a board or any other body :

    (i) set up by an Act of Parliament or a State legislature; or

    (ii) established by Government,

with 90% or more participation by way of equity or control, to carry out any function entrusted to a municipality under article 243Wof the Constituion;