Renting of generator set / dumpers etc.

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..... Renting of generator set / dumpers etc.
Query (Issue) Started By: - Common Issues Dated:- 17-9-2011 Last Reply Date:- 22-9-2011 Service Tax
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Service Tax
'X' has obtained the generator set, vehicles (Dumper) and Machinery for loading and unloading of coal from 'Y'. 'X' pays the rent on monthly basis for these machines. The staff and all the repair and maintenance of the ve .....

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..... hicle and machinery is born by the owner ('Y')of such vehicles and machinery. Cost of Diesel is born 'X'. Whether there can be any sales tax or service tax liability on that transaction in the hands of 'X' or 'Y'? Reply By NEERAJ KUMAR, RANCHI: The Reply: The services as described by you fall with in the meaning of Supply of Tangible services. The provision in this regard is any service provid .....

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..... ed or to be provided to any person, by any other person in relation to supply of tangible goods including machinery, equipment and appliances for use, without transferring right of possession and effective control of such machinery, equipment and appliances [section 65(105)(zzzzj)] If there is a transfer of right of possession and effective control of machinery, equipment and appliances, Vat will .....

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..... apply and not service tax, as it is deemed sale of goods. If contract is for doing some work, it is not contract for supply of tangible goods for use. Reply By Pradeep Khatri: The Reply: Depending on the concept of effective control the taxability will be finalised. If you have effective control then Service tax will be applicable otherwise VAT will be applicable. Further, you can avail the CE .....

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..... NVAT credit on dumper also. Reply By NEETA SHETE: The Reply: As per foregoing discussions and assuming it is 'Supply of Tangible services' , 'Y' is liable to pay service tax. Now as per provisions of Cenvat Credit Rules 2004 in perticular exclusion clause (B) to Rule 2(l) , it appears that 'X' may not be entitled to avail cenvat credit.
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