2019 (2) TMI 960 - HC - Service Tax

Validity of Notification dated 13.4.2017 - liability of importer to make payment of service tax in respect of ocean freight - whether notification is ultra vires the provisions of section 66B and section 68(2) of the Finance Act, 1994 - Held that - Identical issue decided in the case of MESSRS SAL STEEL LTD. VERSUS UNION OF INDIA 2019 (1) TMI 327 - GUJARAT HIGH COURT , where in an identical situation, this court has issued notice and has granted ad-interim relief. Issue NOTICE returnable on 20.2.2019.

Summary

The Gujarat High Court issued notice in response to a petition, granting ad-interim relief by staying further proceedings related to a show cause notice dated 24.1.2019. Direct service to respondents No. 2 and 3 was permitted. (2019 (2) TMI 960 - GUJARAT HIGH COURT)