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of <h1>Tribunal classifies services under works contract from specific date, emphasizing importance of correct classification in composite contracts.</h1> <h3>M/s. Sarthak Contracts Versus C.C.E. & S.T., Jaipur (Vice-versa)</h3> M/s. Sarthak Contracts Versus C.C.E. & S.T., Jaipur (Vice-versa) - TMI Issues:Classification of services under ECI services, commissioning and installation services, construction service, and works contract service.Analysis:The case involved a contractor engaged by petroleum companies for constructing petrol pumps, with contracts being composite in nature involving material supply and labor provision. The Department sought to confirm service tax demand under various categories. The impugned order classified services differently from the show cause notice, which the assessee contested as beyond the notice's scope. The law dictates that an order exceeding the show cause notice's scope is not maintainable. The adjudicating authority found the services classifiable under works contract service from a specific date, noting the composite nature of the contracts involving both material supply and labor provision. Consequently, the services were not liable for works contract tax before a certain date. The Tribunal upheld the assessee's appeal, allowing it, and dismissed the Revenue's appeal.This judgment highlights the importance of adherence to the scope of show cause notices in tax matters. It emphasizes the need for consistency between the notice and the final order to ensure fairness and legality in tax assessments. The decision also underscores the significance of correctly classifying services based on their nature and components, especially in composite contracts involving both material supply and labor provision. The Tribunal's ruling serves as a reminder of the legal principles governing tax classifications and the implications of exceeding the scope of initial notices in tax dispute resolutions.
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