diff --git a/mifosng-provider/build.gradle b/mifosng-provider/build.gradle
index 29eaef4b2..8ec5f4e64 100644
--- a/mifosng-provider/build.gradle
+++ b/mifosng-provider/build.gradle
@@ -44,9 +44,9 @@ apply plugin: 'tomcat'
 apply plugin: 'project-report'
 
 /* define the valid syntax level for source files */
-sourceCompatibility = JavaVersion.VERSION_1_7
+sourceCompatibility = JavaVersion.VERSION_1_6
 /* define binary compatiblity version */
-targetCompatibility = JavaVersion.VERSION_1_7
+targetCompatibility = JavaVersion.VERSION_1_6
 
 project.ext.springVersion = '3.2.3.RELEASE'
 project.ext.springSecurityVersion = '3.1.4.RELEASE'