![CESTAT Upholds classification of Activity by Adjudicating authority under ‘works contract service’ as assessee paid service tax by opting scheme as per State VAT Rules [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/07/11/500x300_2062779-work-contract-service-taxscan.webp "CESTAT Upholds classification of Activity by Adjudicating authority under ‘works contract service’ as assessee paid service tax by opting scheme as per State VAT Rules [Read Order]")
CESTAT Upholds classification of Activity by Adjudicating authority under ‘works contract service’ as assessee paid service tax by opting scheme as per State VAT Rules [Read Order]
In a recent case, the Bangalore bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT)upheld the classification of Activity by...
![No Denial of Accumulated CENVAT Credit Refund even if Exported Service is Non-Taxable: CESTAT directs ₹61.12L Refund [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/20/250x150_2051027-cenvat-credit-refund-cestat-exported-service-taxscan.webp "No Denial of Accumulated CENVAT Credit Refund even if Exported Service is Non-Taxable: CESTAT directs ₹61.12L Refund [Read Order]")
![Refund of Rs.25 Lakh Deposited During Investigation: CESTAT Remands Matter to Commissioner (Appeals) for Decision on Unjust Enrichment [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/09/250x150_2041848-refund-service-tax-address-mismatch-taxscan-1.webp "Refund of Rs.25 Lakh Deposited During Investigation: CESTAT Remands Matter to Commissioner (Appeals) for Decision on Unjust Enrichment [Read Order]")
![Leasing of Oxygen Plant Equipment by Praxair India Not a Financial Lease, Not Taxable as Financial Service: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/08/250x150_2041701-praxair-cestat-customs-taxscan-.webp "Leasing of Oxygen Plant Equipment by Praxair India Not a Financial Lease, Not Taxable as Financial Service: CESTAT [Read Order]")
![Relief for Sony India: CESTAT Confirms Importers Not Availing Credit Are Eligible for Concessional CVD at 1% [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sony-india-cestat-taxscan.jpg "Relief for Sony India: CESTAT Confirms Importers Not Availing Credit Are Eligible for Concessional CVD at 1% [Read Order]")
Relief for Nokia India: CESTAT allows Refund of Excess CVD, Rules Challenge to Original Assessment Not Mandatory [Read Order]
The Bangalore Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled that a refund of excess Countervailing Duty (CVD) paid on imported goods can be granted even if the...
![Relief for Nokia India: CESTAT allows Refund of Excess CVD, Rules Challenge to Original Assessment Not Mandatory [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Nokia-India-CESTAT-Refund-of-Excess-CVD-Rules-Challenge-Original-Assessment-Mandatory-TAXSCAN.webp "Relief for Nokia India: CESTAT allows Refund of Excess CVD, Rules Challenge to Original Assessment Not Mandatory [Read Order]")
Win for Wipro: CESTAT Rules Value Reassessment Unjustified for Free Replacement of Defective Goods [Read Order]
The Bangalore Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) held that the customs department’s reassessment of import value was unjustified, as the consignment imported...
![Win for Wipro: CESTAT Rules Value Reassessment Unjustified for Free Replacement of Defective Goods [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Wipro-Win-for-Wipro-CESTAT-taxscan.jpg "Win for Wipro: CESTAT Rules Value Reassessment Unjustified for Free Replacement of Defective Goods [Read Order]")
Service Tax Refund Denied Over Address Mismatch: CESTAT Quashes Order, Finds Change Was Duly Informed to Dept [Read Order]
The Bangalore Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) held that a service tax refund claim cannot be denied merely on the ground of an address mismatch when the...
![Service Tax Refund Denied Over Address Mismatch: CESTAT Quashes Order, Finds Change Was Duly Informed to Dept [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/refund-Service-Tax-Address-Mismatch-taxscan.jpg "Service Tax Refund Denied Over Address Mismatch: CESTAT Quashes Order, Finds Change Was Duly Informed to Dept [Read Order]")
Win for BSNL: CESTAT Rules Materials used in Mobile Tower Installation Qualify as ‘Inputs’ u/r 2(k) of Cenvat Credit Rules [Read Order]
The Bangalore Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled that materials used in the installation of mobile towers and Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) by Bharat...
![Win for BSNL: CESTAT Rules Materials used in Mobile Tower Installation Qualify as ‘Inputs’ u/r 2(k) of Cenvat Credit Rules [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/bsnl.jpg "Win for BSNL: CESTAT Rules Materials used in Mobile Tower Installation Qualify as ‘Inputs’ u/r 2(k) of Cenvat Credit Rules [Read Order]")
Setback for Infosys: CESTAT Rules Updates and Upgrades Not Goods, Service Tax Payable on Full ATS Invoice Value [Read Order]
The Bangalore Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) held that Infosys Technologies Ltd. is liable to pay service tax on the full value of its Annual Technical...
![Setback for Infosys: CESTAT Rules Updates and Upgrades Not Goods, Service Tax Payable on Full ATS Invoice Value [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Infosys.jpg "Setback for Infosys: CESTAT Rules Updates and Upgrades Not Goods, Service Tax Payable on Full ATS Invoice Value [Read Order]")
CESTAT Allows Cenvat Credit Refund to Mercedes Benz Research and Development India (P) Ltd [Read Order]
The Bangalore bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) allowed the Cenvat Credit refund to Mercedes Benz Research and Development India (P) Ltd. The bench found...
![CESTAT Allows Cenvat Credit Refund to Mercedes Benz Research and Development India (P) Ltd [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CESTAT-CESTAT-Bangalore-Cenvat-Credit-Cenvat-Credit-Refund-to-Mercedes-Benz-TAXSCAN.jpg "CESTAT Allows Cenvat Credit Refund to Mercedes Benz Research and Development India (P) Ltd [Read Order]")
Reimbursements from Manufacturers for Warranty Services not Taxable before May 2008 Definition Change: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Bangalore Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) ruled that warranty reimbursements received from vehicle manufacturers for free services rendered to car...
![Reimbursements from Manufacturers for Warranty Services not Taxable before May 2008 Definition Change: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/CESTAT-CESTAT-Bangalore-Excise-and-Customs-Warranty-Services-Warranty-Services-not-Taxable-before-May-2008-TAXSCAN.jpg "Reimbursements from Manufacturers for Warranty Services not Taxable before May 2008 Definition Change: CESTAT [Read Order]")