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Issues involved:
1. Denial of Cenvat credit on Telecommunication services 2. Requirement of pre-deposit for appeal Issue 1: Denial of Cenvat credit on Telecommunication services The appellant availed Cenvat credit on Telecommunication services, which was proposed to be denied due to the appellant providing services in various parts of the country without intimating the department. The bills were raised by service providers at locations where the appellant had no branch or registered office. The appellant argued that they provided services for a bank at various places and since they had no office, bills were raised at the respective locations. The appellant clarified that there was no proposal for denying credit due to non-utilization, non-receipt, or non-payment of service tax. The Commissioner (Appeals) raised concerns about the lack of evidence regarding the billing details, but the appellant contended that such requirements were not specified in the show cause notice. The Tribunal found that the appellant met the essential requirements of Cenvat Credit Rules, including receipt of service, utilization, and payment of tax. The Tribunal disagreed with the Commissioner (Appeals) and allowed the appeal, stating that the Commissioner had exceeded the scope of the show cause notice. Issue 2: Requirement of pre-deposit for appeal Although the matter was initially listed for a stay application, after hearing both parties, it was determined that the issue could be finally decided. Both sides agreed to proceed without pre-deposit, and the appeal was taken up for a final decision. The Tribunal waived the pre-deposit requirement and proceeded with the appeal, ultimately allowing it and granting consequential relief to the appellant.
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