The sources said the authorities are studying the documents before initiating future course of action.
The Principal Commissioner of the Service Tax office here had asked Sania to appear before it in person or through an authorised agent in connection with an investigation against alleged non-payment/evasion of Service Tax.
The sources had earlier said, “The amount she received for being ‘Brand Ambassador’ falls under the Service Tax purview and it is due for Tax payment. Rs one crore amount attracts Service Tax of 14.5 per cent besides interest, and penalty has also to be paid on the tax.”
In July 2014, the Telangana government had announced that Sania would be the state’s Brand Ambassador, and gave her Rs one crore towards preparations for major tournaments.
From Agencies, Featured image courtesy ndtv
