Circular dated 28-08-2012 issued by CBEC regarding VEC offered by Government institutions and Institutions established under law as under:
1. Clarification has been sought in respect of levy of service tax on certain vocational education/training/ skill development courses (VEC) offered by the Government (Central Government or State Government) or local authority themselves or by an entity independently established by the Government under the law, as a society or any other similar body.