Hair Transplant is “Cosmetic Surgery”, Subject to Service Tax: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Ahmedabad bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that the activity of Hair Transplant is cosmetic surgery and shall be liable to the service tax levy under the
Relief to BHEL: CESTAT Rules Liquidated Damages Not Liable to Service Tax [Read Order]
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai bench has ruled that liquidated damages are not subject to Service Tax. This ruling came in response to the appeal filed by M/s. Bharat Heavy
Penalty can’t be levied since SCN issued by DRI is invalid: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai Bench held that the penalty cannot be levied since Show Cause Notice (SCN) issued by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) is invalid. Ms. A. Aruna,
CESTAT directs Fresh Consideration of Applicability of Service Tax on difference between Telephone Recharge paid by Customers and remit Amount to BSNL
The Ahmedabad Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) remitted the matter to the Adjudicating authority to decide Applicability of service tax on the difference between the sale of SIM and amount
Credit can’t be denied due to mere Procedure Delay in debiting the CENVAT account: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Bangalore bench has held that the delay in debiting the CENVAT account is only a procedural delay due to which, the benefit of CENVAT credit shall
No Service Tax Liability on Construction of Houses under JNNURM and Construction for Gujarat State Police Housing Corporation Ltd: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Ahmedabad Bench, has recently, in an appeal filed before it, held that there is no service tax liability on the construction of houses under the Jawaharlal
Company Not Required to Service Tax under RCM on Rent paid to Directors for Leasing Out Premises in Their Individual Capacity: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi bench has held that a company need not pay service tax on the rental amount paid to its directors who leased out the premises in
‘Software Maintenance Services’ are Outside the ambit of BAS till 2007 Amendment: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Bangalore bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) held that the software maintenance services shall not be covered within the definition of “Business Auxiliary Services” under the Finance Act, 1994.
Product Recall Policy Expenses eligible for Cenvat Credit: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Ahmedabad bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that the expenses towards product recall policy expenses are eligible for cenvat credit. The appellant, Bhavani Industries, approached the Tribunal
Maximum Three Adjournments Permitted during Appellate Hearings: CESTAT quashes appeal for Violation of Rule 20 of CESTAT procedural rules [Read Order]
The Allahabad bench of Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) quashed appeal due to violation of Rule 20, as maximum of three adjournments permitted during appellate hearings. The Appellate Tribunal may,
Sports Boats come within the ambit of Inflatable Craft under Customs and Tariffs Act: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) Mumbai held that sports boats come within the meaning of inflatable craft corresponding to heading 8901 of First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act,
No Excise Duty demand on waste and scrap of machinery on availment of Cenvat Credit: CESTAT [Read Order]
A Two-Member Bench of the Ahmedabad Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) observed that no excise duty can be demanded on waste and scrap of machinery on availment of cenvat
CESTAT Orders Dept to pay 12% Interest on Deposit collected during Investigation [Read Order]
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chandigarh bench, while allowing an appeal filed by Gautam Industries, directed the excise department to pay 12% interest on the amount of deposit collected during the
Appeal Before CESTAT is not valid when NCLT Approved Resolution Plan on Insolvency Proceedings: CESTAT dismisses Appeal by Jet Airways
The Mumbai Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that appeal before CESTAT is not valid when National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approved a resolution plan on insolvency proceedings
Modular Employment Scheme is a “Vocational Training Activity” & Not a “Business Auxiliary Service”; No Service Tax Applies: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chandigarh has held that the Modular Employment Scheme conducted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is a “Vocational Training Activity” and not a “Business Auxiliary