2011 (1) TMI 21 - HC - Service Tax

Failure to pay amount against stay order as pre deposit cestat dismissed the appeal Held that - Counsel for the appellant hands over the pay order for a sum of Rs.3 crores drawn in the name of S.B.I. Service Tax to Ms. Suchitra Kamble counsel for the Revenue in compliance of the order passed by the CESTAT. Since the order of the CESTAT regarding pre-deposit is complied with order passed by the CESTAT dismissing the appeals on 12/11/2010/15/11/2010 is quashed and set aside.

Summary

The High Court of Bombay allowed the appeal against the CESTAT order due to compliance with the pre-deposit amount of Rs.3 crores. The appeals are restored to CESTAT for further consideration on merits and in accordance with the law. The attachment order dated 4/1/2011 is vacated.