CESTAT rejects stay application for Rs. 4,44,697 service tax demand on 'Cargo Handling Service'

The Appellate Tribunal CESTAT, New Delhi rejected the Department's stay application for a service tax demand of Rs.4,44,697 for 'Cargo Handling Service'. The Commissioner (Appeals) determined that the activities did not align with this service category, leading to the rejection of the stay application to prevent granting final relief sought in the appeal.

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The Appellate Tribunal CESTAT, New Delhi rejected the stay application filed by the Department in a case involving service tax demand of Rs.4,44,697 for 'Cargo Handling Service'. The Commissioner (Appeals) held that the activities did not fall under this category. The stay application was rejected as it would amount to granting final relief sought in the appeal.

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