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of <h1>Appellant wins tax case: Scheme's benefits apply to all assessees</h1> <h3>CARE ELECTRONICS LTD. Versus COMMISSIONER OF C. EX., AHMEDABAD</h3> The Tribunal ruled in favor of the appellant, holding that the Extra Ordinary Tax Payer Friendly Scheme's provisions should apply to all assessees. As the ... - Issues involved: Applicability of penalty under Service tax laws and interpretation of the Extra Ordinary Tax Payer Friendly Scheme.Summary:Issue 1: Applicability of penalty under Service tax lawsThe appellant, engaged in providing 'Business Auxiliary Services,' failed to pay tax for a specific period but later deposited the tax along with interest upon detection by Revenue. Subsequently, penalty was imposed, leading to the initiation of proceedings.Issue 2: Interpretation of the Extra Ordinary Tax Payer Friendly SchemeThe appellant invoked the Extra Ordinary Tax Payer Friendly Scheme, which stated that no penalty would be levied if tax and penalty interest were paid before a specified date. However, the benefit of the scheme was denied to the appellant on the basis that the tax was deposited before the scheme's announcement.In reference to the case of CCE Bhopal v. Bharat Security Services & Workers Cont., the Tribunal held that the scheme's provisions should apply to all assessees. As the appellant had deposited the duty and interest before the scheme's deadline, it was determined that no penalty should be imposed. Consequently, the penalty was set aside, and the appeal was allowed with consequential relief to the appellant.The stay petition was also disposed of in the same judgment.
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