Appellant must make additional deposit within 8 weeks to avoid appeal dismissal.

The Tribunal found that the appellant did not establish grounds for a complete waiver of the pre-deposit of dues adjudged. Despite the appellant's financial difficulties and losses, the Tribunal deemed it necessary for the appellant to deposit an additional Rs. 6.00 Lakhs, in addition to the amount already paid, within eight weeks. Failure to adhere to this requirement would lead to the dismissal of the appeal without further notice.

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Issues:
1. Waiver of pre-deposit of Service Tax and penalties under the Finance Act, 1994.

Analysis:
The appellant sought waiver of pre-deposit of Service Tax amounting to Rs. 1.69 Crores and penalties imposed under section 78 and other provisions of the Finance Act, 1994. The appellant contended that the services provided by them, categorized as 'works contract service', 'repairing and maintenance service', and 'GTA services' from October 2006 to March 2011, did not fall under the scope of 'works contract service' as initially held by the Hon'ble Supreme Court. The appellant had paid Rs. 4.18 Lakhs, including interest, against the disputed amount for the 'repair and maintenance services' and 'GTA services'. The Revenue reiterated the findings of the Commissioner, and the Tribunal observed that the Service Tax on 'works contract service' was levied from 01.06.2007 as defined under the Finance Act, 1994. The Tribunal directed the appellant to deposit an additional Rs. 6.00 Lakhs, in addition to the amount already paid, within eight weeks. Upon compliance, the balance dues adjudged would be waived, and recovery stayed during the appeal's pendency, with a compliance report due on 04.01.2016.

In summary, the Tribunal found that the appellant failed to make a case for a total waiver of pre-deposit of dues adjudged. Despite the appellant's financial hardship and losses incurred over the past three years, the Tribunal considered it appropriate to require a deposit of Rs. 6.00 Lakhs in addition to the amount already paid. Failure to comply with this directive would result in the dismissal of the appeal without further notice.

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