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Demand of Service tax on convention services under Section 72 with interest, penalties under Sections 75, 76, 77, and 78. Analysis: The case involved a dispute regarding the demand of Service tax on convention services, interest, and penalties imposed by the Commissioner. The appellant, a golf resort, argued that they should be considered a hotel based on various Acts and definitions. The advocate highlighted that hotels are excluded from Service tax under renting of immovable property. The appellant also contended that they were already paying Service tax under the category of club services and convention services when applicable. The Revenue alleged that the charges collected were for convention services, not room rent, leading to evasion of Service tax. The advocate presented evidence of payment under convention services and argued against additional liability. Upon careful consideration, the Tribunal found that the Commissioner did not justify the demand for Service tax. It was noted that charges for room, liquor, food, etc., cannot be taxed under convention services. Therefore, the Tribunal ordered a waiver of the pre-deposit of the entire dues until the appeal is decided and prohibited coercive recovery measures until the appeal's disposal. This decision was made to ensure fairness and proper assessment of the tax liability in the case. In conclusion, the Tribunal's judgment favored the appellant by waiving the pre-deposit of dues and preventing coercive recovery measures. The decision was based on the finding that the charges in question were not taxable under convention services. The case highlights the importance of proper justification for tax demands and the need for a thorough examination of the services provided to determine tax liability accurately.
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