Classification of service - The CESTAT concluded that, the ...

Services Classified as "Mining of Mineral, Oil or Gas" Under Raising Agreement, Not as Business Auxiliary Services.

April 1, 2024

Case Laws     Service Tax     AT

Classification of service - The CESTAT concluded that, the activities under the Raising Agreement were comprehensive, extending beyond mere production or processing of goods. They were integral to mining operations, encompassing exploration, development, excavation, extraction, and ancillary services necessary for mining. Hence, they were distinct from the services envisaged under BAS. - The tribunal favored a specific over a general classification, aligning with principles outlined in Section 65A of the Finance Act, 1994. It found that the services rendered by the appellant were more aptly classified under "Mining of Mineral, Oil or Gas" services, a category specifically introduced into the Finance Act in 2007.

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