![No service tax leviable on ocean freight charges which does not falls under Business Support Services: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/No-service-tax-leviable-ocean-freight-charges-Business-Support-Services-CESTAT-taxscan.jpg "No service tax leviable on ocean freight charges which does not falls under Business Support Services: CESTAT [Read Order]")
No service tax leviable on ocean freight charges which does not falls under Business Support Services: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Chennai bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) held that service tax is not leviable on the ocean freight...
![Engineer’s services is Input Services under Rule 5 of CCR: CESTAT quashes rejection of refund of Cenvat Credit [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Engineers-services-Input-Services-CCR-CESTAT-rejection-refund-Cenvat-Credit-TAXSCAN.jpg "Engineer’s services is Input Services under Rule 5 of CCR: CESTAT quashes rejection of refund of Cenvat Credit [Read Order]")
![Cenvat Credit on Customs Clearance Services and Tour & Travels Services: CESTAT Remands matter to Calculate Admissible Credit [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Cenvat-Credit-Admissible-Customs-Calculate-matter-Clearance-Services-Tour-CESTAT-Travels-Services-taxscan.jpg "Cenvat Credit on Customs Clearance Services and Tour & Travels Services: CESTAT Remands matter to Calculate Admissible Credit [Read Order]")
![Calculation Sheets not proof to Assume Collection of Service Tax: CESTAT quashes Service Tax Demand [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Calculation-Construction-Services-Sheets-Customs-Excise-proof-to-Assume-Collection-Service-Tax-CESTAT-quashes-Service-Tax-demand-taxscan-1.jpg "Calculation Sheets not proof to Assume Collection of Service Tax: CESTAT quashes Service Tax Demand [Read Order]")
![Relief to Kissan Fats: CESTAT rules Waste, Gums, Fatty Acids etc arising on Manufacture of Vegetable Oils are Eligible for Excise Duty Exemption [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Relief-Kissan-Fats-CESTAT-CESTAT-rules-Waste-Gums-Fatty-Acids-taxscan.jpg "Relief to Kissan Fats: CESTAT rules Waste, Gums, Fatty Acids etc arising on Manufacture of Vegetable Oils are Eligible for Excise Duty Exemption [Read Order]")
Expert Evidence cannot be Brushed Aside for Non-Technical Reasons: CESTAT quashes Allegation of Clandestine Removal of Chemicals without Payment of Excise Duty [Read Order]
The Chandigarh Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), quashed the allegation of clandestine removal of chemicals without payment of excise duty and observed that...
![Expert Evidence cannot be Brushed Aside for Non-Technical Reasons: CESTAT quashes Allegation of Clandestine Removal of Chemicals without Payment of Excise Duty [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Expert-Evidence-Brushed-Aside-for-Non-Technical-Reasons-CESTAT-quashes-Allegation-of-Clandestine-Removal-of-Chemicals-Payment-of-Excise-Duty-TAXSCAN.jpg "Expert Evidence cannot be Brushed Aside for Non-Technical Reasons: CESTAT quashes Allegation of Clandestine Removal of Chemicals without Payment of Excise Duty [Read Order]")
Service Tax not leviable on Demand confirmed on basis of Difference between Figures of ST-3 Returns and Balance Sheets: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Chandigarh Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), observed that service tax is not leviable on the demand confirmed on the basis of difference between figures...
![Service Tax not leviable on Demand confirmed on basis of Difference between Figures of ST-3 Returns and Balance Sheets: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Service-Tax-not-leviable-Demand-confirmed-basis-Difference-between-Figures-Returns-Balance-Sheets-CESTAT-taxscan.jpg "Service Tax not leviable on Demand confirmed on basis of Difference between Figures of ST-3 Returns and Balance Sheets: CESTAT [Read Order]")
Relief to NGK Spark plugs: CESTAT allows Cenvat Credit on Input Services used in Manufacture and sale of Auto Parts [Read Order]
The Chandigarh bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) allowed the appeal by Niterra India Private Limited, formerly known as NGK Spark Plugs Pvt. Ltd (the Appellant)...
![Relief to NGK Spark plugs: CESTAT allows Cenvat Credit on Input Services used in Manufacture and sale of Auto Parts [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NGK-Spark-plugs-CESTAT-Cenvat-Credit-on-input-services-used-in-manufacture-and-sale-of-auto-parts-TAXSCAN.jpg "Relief to NGK Spark plugs: CESTAT allows Cenvat Credit on Input Services used in Manufacture and sale of Auto Parts [Read Order]")
Mere Failure to Declare does Not Amount to Willful Suppression: CESTAT sets aside Demand of Excise Duty [Read Order]
The Chandigarh bench of the Customs Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal(CESTAT) has held that mere failure to declare does not amount to willful suppression and set aside the demand of excise...
![Mere Failure to Declare does Not Amount to Willful Suppression: CESTAT sets aside Demand of Excise Duty [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CESTAT-Demand-of-Excise-Duty-Demand-taxscan.jpg "Mere Failure to Declare does Not Amount to Willful Suppression: CESTAT sets aside Demand of Excise Duty [Read Order]")
Cenvat Credit availed on inputs that were written off Not Subject to Reversal as Recovery Mechanism under Rule 3(5B) has no retrospective effect: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chandigarh Bench has held that Cenvat Credit availed on inputs that were written off is not subject to reversal as the recovery...
![Cenvat Credit availed on inputs that were written off Not Subject to Reversal as Recovery Mechanism under Rule 3(5B) has no retrospective effect: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Cenvat-Credit-inputs-Cenvat-Credit-availed-on-inputs-that-were-written-off-Not-Subject-to-Reversal-CESTAT-taxscan.jpg "Cenvat Credit availed on inputs that were written off Not Subject to Reversal as Recovery Mechanism under Rule 3(5B) has no retrospective effect: CESTAT [Read Order]")
Scrap Generated During Manufacture can be Removed without Payment of Excise Duty for Job Work: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Chandigarh Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), observed that the scrap generated during manufacture can be removed without payment of excise duty for job...
![Scrap Generated During Manufacture can be Removed without Payment of Excise Duty for Job Work: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Scrap-Generated-During-Manufacture-Removed-Payment-of-Excise-Duty-for-Job-Work-CESTAT-TAXSCAN.jpg "Scrap Generated During Manufacture can be Removed without Payment of Excise Duty for Job Work: CESTAT [Read Order]")
Amount Collected by Cargo Handling Firm From Clients in India Towards Delivery Order Charges, Customs Duty does not Falls under BAS, No Service Tax Leviable: CESTAT [Read Order]
In a significant case, the Chandigarh Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that service tax is not payable on the amount collected by Cargo Handling firm from...
![Amount Collected by Cargo Handling Firm From Clients in India Towards Delivery Order Charges, Customs Duty does not Falls under BAS, No Service Tax Leviable: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Amount-Collected-Cargo-Handling-Firm-From-Clients-India-Towards-Delivery-Order-Charges-Customs-Duty-BAS-service-Tax-Leviable-CESTAT-TAXSCAN.jpg "Amount Collected by Cargo Handling Firm From Clients in India Towards Delivery Order Charges, Customs Duty does not Falls under BAS, No Service Tax Leviable: CESTAT [Read Order]")