CESTAT upholds duty demand of Rs. 83,27,575 for denying CENVAT credit on service tax. Stay granted pending Larger Bench decision.

The Appellate Tribunal CESTAT, Ahmedabad upheld the demand of duty of Rs. 83,27,575/- against the appellant for denying CENVAT credit on service tax paid for goods transport agency services. The stay petition was allowed unconditionally until the Larger Bench decision is available.

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The Appellate Tribunal CESTAT, Ahmedabad upheld the demand of duty of Rs. 83,27,575/- against the appellant for denying CENVAT credit on service tax paid for goods transport agency services. The matter was referred to the Larger Bench due to conflicting decisions, and the stay petition was allowed unconditionally until the Larger Bench decision is available.

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