![SCN Lacks Precise BAS Classification: CESTAT Sets aside Service Tax Demand against Amway Distributor [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/08/500x300_2111025-scn-lacks-precise-bas-classification-cestat-sets-aside-service-tax-demand-against-amway-distributor-taxscan.webp "SCN Lacks Precise BAS Classification: CESTAT Sets aside Service Tax Demand against Amway Distributor [Read Order]")
SCN Lacks Precise BAS Classification: CESTAT Sets aside Service Tax Demand against Amway Distributor [Read Order]
The Chennai Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) quashed the service tax demand against an Amway distributor since...
![Leasing of Containers from Overseas Lessor Not ‘Supply of Tangible Goods’: CESTAT Sets Aside Service Tax Demand [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/18/250x150_2113051-leasing-containers-overseas-lessor-supply-tangible-goods-cestat-sets-aside-service-tax-demand-taxscan.webp "Leasing of Containers from Overseas Lessor Not ‘Supply of Tangible Goods’: CESTAT Sets Aside Service Tax Demand [Read Order]")
![Customs Valuation Rejected for Timber Import: CESTAT Quashes Customs Duty Demand for Non-Compliance with Rule 12 [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/12/250x150_2111648-customs-valuation-rejected-timber-import-cestat-quashes-customs-duty-demand-non-compliance-rule-12-taxscan.webp "Customs Valuation Rejected for Timber Import: CESTAT Quashes Customs Duty Demand for Non-Compliance with Rule 12 [Read Order]")
![Relief for Godrej Consumer: CESTAT Rules Sending Imported Goods to Job Worker is Not Violation of Target Plus Scheme Condition [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/12/250x150_2111605-goderaj-consumer-cestat-rules-imported-goods-job-worker-not-violation-target-plus-scheme-condition-taxscan.webp "Relief for Godrej Consumer: CESTAT Rules Sending Imported Goods to Job Worker is Not Violation of Target Plus Scheme Condition [Read Order]")
![Construction of BMTC’s Traffic and Transit Management Centres Not Taxable as Works Contract: CESTAT Dismisses Revenues Appeal [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/01/250x150_2109326-work-contact-service-taxscan.jfif "Construction of BMTC’s Traffic and Transit Management Centres Not Taxable as Works Contract: CESTAT Dismisses Revenues Appeal [Read Order]")
CENVAT Credit cannot be Denied if Service Invoice was Addressed to Architect Entrusted by Construction Company [Read Order]
The Chennai Bench of the Customs, Excise andService Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) recently held that Central Value Added Tax (Cenvat)Credit cannot be denied merely because an invoice for...
![CENVAT Credit cannot be Denied if Service Invoice was Addressed to Architect Entrusted by Construction Company [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/11/26/500x300_2108151-cenvat-credit-architect-constrution-company-taxscan.webp "CENVAT Credit cannot be Denied if Service Invoice was Addressed to Architect Entrusted by Construction Company [Read Order]")
Classification of ATM Rolls as Printing Industry Products: CESTAT sets aside Excise Duty Demands [Read Order]
The bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai, held that thermal paper rolls pre-printed with logos and other marks are classifiable under Chapter 49 as...
![Classification of ATM Rolls as Printing Industry Products: CESTAT sets aside Excise Duty Demands [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/10/02/500x300_2093254-atm-rolls-taxscan.webp "Classification of ATM Rolls as Printing Industry Products: CESTAT sets aside Excise Duty Demands [Read Order]")
Setback for Pondicherry Engineering College: CESTAT Upholds Service Tax on Technical Testing & Analysis Services, Penalty Waived [Read Order]
The Chennai Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled that Pondicherry Engineering College is liable to pay service tax on “Technical Testing and Analysis...
![Setback for Pondicherry Engineering College: CESTAT Upholds Service Tax on Technical Testing & Analysis Services, Penalty Waived [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/09/10/500x300_2085309-pondicherry-engineering-college-taxscan.webp "Setback for Pondicherry Engineering College: CESTAT Upholds Service Tax on Technical Testing & Analysis Services, Penalty Waived [Read Order]")
Charges Deducted by Foreign Banks on Export Remittances Not Liable to Service Tax: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Chennai Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled that charges deducted by foreign banks on export remittances are not liable to service tax as the exporter...
![Charges Deducted by Foreign Banks on Export Remittances Not Liable to Service Tax: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/08/28/500x300_2081413-charges-deducted-foreign-banks-export-remittances-service-tax-cestat-taxscan.webp "Charges Deducted by Foreign Banks on Export Remittances Not Liable to Service Tax: CESTAT [Read Order]")
Denial of CENVAT Credit for Lack of Documents on Input Services: CESTAT Remands Matter for Fresh Verification [Read Order]
The Chennai Bench of Customs,Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) remanded a matter involving denial of CENVAT credit due to lack of documents on input services, directing fresh...
![Denial of CENVAT Credit for Lack of Documents on Input Services: CESTAT Remands Matter for Fresh Verification [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/28/500x300_2055618-cestat-cestat-chennai-cenvat-credit-taxscan.webp "Denial of CENVAT Credit for Lack of Documents on Input Services: CESTAT Remands Matter for Fresh Verification [Read Order]")
Wastewater Treatment by CETP Not 'Processing of Goods', Not Taxable Under Business Auxiliary Services: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Chennai Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) held that the activity of wastewater treatment by a Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) cannot be classified...
![Wastewater Treatment by CETP Not Processing of Goods, Not Taxable Under Business Auxiliary Services: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/08/500x300_2041711-cestat-business-auxilary-taxscan.webp "Wastewater Treatment by CETP Not Processing of Goods, Not Taxable Under Business Auxiliary Services: CESTAT [Read Order]")
CESTAT Overturns CENVAT Denial, Rules 11 Input Services Eligible Despite Department's Objections [Read Order]
In a significant ruling, the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) Chennai Bench has set aside the denial of CENVAT credit on 11 input services availed, holding them eligible...
![CESTAT Overturns CENVAT Denial, Rules 11 Input Services Eligible Despite Departments Objections [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/CENVAT-Credit-Printing-Machine-Cylinders-taxscan-1-1.jpg "CESTAT Overturns CENVAT Denial, Rules 11 Input Services Eligible Despite Departments Objections [Read Order]")