Wednesday, May 25, 2011

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Alert No 20110525A : 25 May, 2011

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Board's clarification on refunds in SEZs will bring in transparency
Special economic zones have always been in news for one or the other reasons. In March 2011 when the ministry issued the Notification 17/2011 dated 1.3.2011,the SEZs across the country had a sigh of relief, little apprehending the series of litigation and confusions which were to follow. Service Tax refunds have always been an uphill task and this notification did not help the cause. Last week, the board came out with a clarification vide circular No 142/11/2011 ST dated 18.5.2011.Many of the questions stand answered and will curtail future litigations...more
Recent Important Judgement
STO 2010 CESTAT 300
Service Tax: Tour Operators Service :
It was imperative that the vehicle being used by the respondent to possess tourist permit and the vehicle is a tourist vehicle. Undisputedly the impugned vehicles are out of purview of the definition of tourist vehicle. The Revenue's appeal is devoid of merits. Therefore the Commissioner (Appeals)' order is upheld and Revenue's appeal is dismissed. (para 4)...more
STO 2010 CESTAT 301
Service Tax: Mandap Keepers Service: Pre-deposit :
After going through the details of receipts issue in respect of rooms, it appears that the records speak otherwise and the statement of the trustee does not seem to be factual Further it is difficult to accept that Rs. 51,000/- received by the appellant can i. e considered as a business auxiliary service. Appellants have made out a strong prima-facie case in their favour. Accordingly the requirement of pre-deposit is waived and stay petition is allowed during the pendency of appeal. (para 4)....more
STO 2010 CESTAT 302
Service Tax: Management, maintenance & repairs services: Section 73(3): Waiver of Show cause notice :
In view of the fact that before issue of show cause notice, service tax and interest was paid, the benefit of Section 73(3) of Finance Act, 1994 would be available to the appellants and therefore the show cause notice should not have been issued to the appellants. (par 4)...more

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