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Tribunal Waives Service Tax & Penalties for Appellant in Job Work Case
The Tribunal granted the appellant's application for waiver of pre-deposit of Service Tax amounting to Rs.2.15 Crores and penalties imposed under Section 78 and other provisions of the Finance Act, 1994. The appellant, engaged in processing activities for black forged wheels/axles, argued that the processed goods were returned to the raw material supplier after machining. The Tribunal found that the appellant operated on a job work basis, following the supplier's instructions, and returned the goods for further processing. Consequently, the Tribunal waived all dues and stayed recovery during the appeal's pendency.
Issues: Application for waiver of pre-deposit of Service Tax and penalties under various provisions of the Finance Act, 1994.
In this case, the appellant sought waiver of pre-deposit of Service Tax amounting to Rs.2.15 Crores and penalties imposed under Section 78 and other provisions of the Finance Act, 1994. The appellant, engaged in processes like cutting, grinding, drilling, and machining of black forged wheels/axles supplied by M/s. Durgapur Steel Plant, argued that the processed goods were returned to the raw material supplier after machining. The Revenue contended that the appellant should have paid Service Tax on the processes carried out by them as Business Auxiliary Services. The Tribunal observed that the forged axles and wheels were received by the appellant for processing on a job work basis as per Rule 4(5)(a) of CENVAT Credit Rules, 2004. The appellant performed necessary processes as directed by the supplier and returned the goods for further processing to make them marketable. The Tribunal noted that the raw material supplier discharged excise duty on the finished goods. Consequently, the Tribunal found a prima facie case for total waiver of pre-deposit of dues adjudged, and thus, waived all dues and stayed recovery during the pendency of the appeal. The Stay Petition was allowed by the Tribunal.
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