Appellate Tribunal orders pre-deposit for service tax appeal with waiver option

The Appellate Tribunal CESTAT Bangalore ordered the appellant to pre-deposit Rs. 73,894 related to service tax on services by Goods Transporters. The Tribunal directed a 50% deposit of service tax amount within two months, with the balance waived until appeal disposal. Failure to comply by January 21, 2009, would result in appeal dismissal.

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The Appellate Tribunal CESTAT Bangalore ordered the appellant to pre-deposit Rs. 73,894 related to service tax on services by Goods Transporters. The appellants reimbursed freight charges to maintain good relations, leading to a dispute on service tax liability. The Tribunal directed a 50% deposit of service tax amount within two months, with the balance waived until appeal disposal. Failure to comply by January 21, 2009, would result in appeal dismissal.

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