Madam/Dear Sir,

The President, in terms of the authority given to him by the Council at its 314th meeting held from 10th to 12th February, 2012, has constituted a Group, comprising of the following members, to examine the applicability of service tax or otherwise on certificate courses, training courses, conferences/seminars and other programmes on paid basis conducted by ICAI and its various organs and come out with its recommendations:

• CA. Madhukar N. Hiregange, Bangalore (Convenor)
• CA. Bhavna G. Doshi, Mumbai
• CA. P. Rajendra Kumar, Chennai
• CA. A.R. Krishnan, Mumbai
• CA. Ashok Batra, New Delhi

CA. Smita Mishra, Secretary, Indirect Taxes Committee would act as Secretary to the aforesaid Group.

In view of the probable applicability of service tax with effect from 1st July, 2012, the Group may kindly submit its report at the earliest.