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Service tax demand time-barred due to late notice, no suppression of facts. Appellant's appeal allowed. The Tribunal held that the demand for a differential amount of service tax from M/s. Crystal Metals Pvt. Ltd. was time-barred as the show cause notice was ...
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Service tax demand time-barred due to late notice, no suppression of facts. Appellant's appeal allowed.
The Tribunal held that the demand for a differential amount of service tax from M/s. Crystal Metals Pvt. Ltd. was time-barred as the show cause notice was issued after the prescribed limit of one year and there was no suppression of facts on the appellant's part. The order confirming the demand was set aside, and the appeal of the appellant was allowed, dismissing the appeal filed by the revenue.
Issues Involved: The issues involved in this case are the demand of differential amount of service tax for the period 16.06.2005 to 30.09.2007, eligibility for works contract service, availing of abatement benefits, and the imposition of penalties under Section 76, 77, and 78 of the Act.
Summary: The case involved M/s. Crystal Metals Pvt. Ltd., providing taxable services falling under 'Commercial or Industrial Construction Service.' The appellant was found to have short paid service tax, leading to a demand notice for recovery of Rs. 14,80,525/- along with interest and penalties. The Order-In-Original confirmed the demand, which was upheld by the Commissioner (Appeals), except for waiving the penalty under Section 76. The appellant contended that their services were always execution of works contract, even prior to 01.06.2007, and therefore, the tax liability only arose from that date. They argued that the activities undertaken were classified as works contract even before 01.06.2007 for VAT purposes. The appellant also claimed benefit under Notification No. 12/2003-ST for material consumed in providing services. The issue of limitation was raised, stating that the show cause notice issued on 02.03.2010 for the period 16.06.2005 to 30.09.2007 was time-barred as the Revenue was aware of the appellant's tax payments under the composition scheme. The Tribunal held that the demand was time-barred as the show cause notice was issued after the prescribed limit of one year, and there was no suppression of facts on the appellant's part. Consequently, the impugned order was set aside, and the appeal of the appellant was allowed, dismissing the appeal filed by the revenue.
Separate Judgement: The Tribunal comprising MR. RAMESH NAIR, MEMBER (JUDICIAL) and MR. RAJU, MEMBER (TECHNICAL) pronounced the judgment on 06.04.2023.
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