Service Tax on Canteen Services: Input for Manufacturing? Bombay HC Appeal Decision

The Bombay HC allowed an appeal on the issue of whether service tax on canteen services qualifies as an input service in manufacturing the final product. The court relied on precedent, set aside the order, and remanded the matter to CESTAT for review. The appeal was disposed of without costs.

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The Bombay High Court allowed an appeal regarding the question of whether service tax paid on canteen services is an input service in the manufacture of the final product. The court referred to a previous judgment and quashed the impugned order, restoring the matter to the CESTAT for further consideration. The appeal was disposed of with no order as to costs.

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