Various Service tax issues related to different activities ...
Resolving Service Tax Disputes: Exemptions, Reverse Charges, and CENVAT Credits Scrutinized.
Case Laws Service Tax
September 27, 2024
Various Service tax issues related to different activities undertaken by the appellant. The key points are: service tax demand on operation and maintenance of ropeway and battery-operated vehicles in Science City was set aside as these activities were exempted; demand for operation and maintenance of external coal handling system was remanded for verification of payment already made; service tax under reverse charge mechanism on rent-a-cab, security, works contract, manpower recruitment, and legal services was upheld, but penalty was set aside; service tax demand on operation and maintenance of a bridge was set aside; issues related to denial of CENVAT credit, non-payment of service tax on advances, and reversal of CENVAT credit due to non-payment to suppliers/contractors were remanded for verification of documents and passing an appropriate order regarding eligibility of credit.
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