<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="color:#34495e">In the context of the language used in the notification, supply of services without involving any supply of goods would be treated as supply of &lsquo;pure services&rsquo;. For example, supply of man power for cleanliness of roads, public places, architect services, consulting engineer services, advisory services, and like services provided by business entities not involving any supply of goods would be treated as supply of pure services. On the other hand, let us take the example of a governmental authority awarding the work of maintenance of street lights in a Municipal area to an agency which involves apart from maintenance, replacement of defunct lights and other spares. In this case, the scope of the service involves maintenance work and supply of goods, which falls under the works contract services. The exemption is provided to services involves only supply of services and not for works contract services.</span></span></p>