TIOL-DDT 330 · Monday, 27 March 2006 · story 1 of 5

Gautam Bhattacharya floors Hyderabad

If Service Tax can have a brand ambassador to spread the good word, you can't find any one better than Gautam Bhattacharya the simple, casual, humble effective preacher – the Commissioner, Service Tax in the CBEC. In a seminar in Hyderabad on Saturday, Gautam faced volleys and googlies from the trade with an ease that only the likes of Sachin Tendulkar can perform. Though there were not many sixers, the match was a lively one. With his candid humility he admitted that he cannot give answers to all the questions, but he can certainly carry the message to North Block. That of course is itself a great march ahead for many assessees as it is difficult to get your problems reach to the law makers. For nearly four hours Mr. Bhattacharya answered questions from the audience. Please our breaking news for a detailed coverage of the seminar.