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2010 (3) TMI 334 - HC - Service Tax


Issues:
Challenge to the order passed by CESTAT in favor of the respondent-assessee regarding service tax on technical know-how payments.

Analysis:
The appeal before the High Court challenged the order passed by the CESTAT in favor of the respondent-assessee, setting aside the Commissioner of Service Tax's order. The dispute arose when the assessee paid service charges to a foreign collaborator for technical know-how and assistance without paying service tax. The Commissioner of Service Tax confirmed the demand for service tax, interest, and penalty through an Order-in-Original. The main issue raised in the appeal was whether the technical assistance and know-how received by the respondent constituted taxable service under Consulting Engineer Service during the relevant period.

The counsel for the appellant argued that despite the Commissioner's consent before the CESTAT, it should not have influenced the decision in favor of the assessee. The appellant's counsel contended that the matter was pending before the Supreme Court, making the appeal maintainable. On the other hand, the respondent's counsel highlighted that the issue was conceded by the JCDR before the CESTAT, and referred to a similar case decided by the Bombay High Court against the revenue. The counsel argued that the question of law raised in the appeal was no longer open for debate, as it had been affirmed by the Supreme Court after dismissing the Special Leave Petition (SLP).

The High Court noted that the Bombay High Court's detailed consideration of relevant amendments and notifications had been affirmed by the Supreme Court after hearing both parties. Consequently, the High Court concluded that the substantial question of law in the present appeal needed to be answered against the revenue and in favor of the assessee. Therefore, the High Court dismissed the appeal, upholding the decision of the CESTAT in favor of the respondent-assessee.

 

 

 

 

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