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Underground cable installation not taxable service per tribunal; Exemption granted under notification. The tribunal held that laying underground cables with three-phase earthing box and accessories does not constitute Erection, Installation, and ...
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Underground cable installation not taxable service per tribunal; Exemption granted under notification.
The tribunal held that laying underground cables with three-phase earthing box and accessories does not constitute Erection, Installation, and Commissioning service, based on precedents and a Board Circular. The activity of predominantly laying underground cable was deemed not subject to service tax, setting aside the demand. The appellant was found eligible for exemption under notification no. 1/2006-ST dated 01.03.2006 as the laying of underground cable, earthing box, and accessories did not fall under taxable services. The appeal was allowed, and the demand for service tax was deemed unsustainable.
Issues: The judgment involves determining whether laying underground cable with three-phase earthing box and connected accessories falls under the service category of Erection, Installation, and Commissioning service, and whether the appellant is eligible for concessional exemption under notification no. 1/2006-ST dated 01.03.2006.
Issue 1: Classification of Service
The appellant argued that laying underground cable does not constitute Erection, Installation, and Commissioning service, citing precedents such as Commissioner of C.Ex., & S.T. Jaipur-II Vs. Rishabh Telelinks. The tribunal referred to the case of Royal Electricals, where it was held that laying cables for purposes like widening or renovating roads is not taxable. The tribunal also cited a Board Circular stating that certain activities, including laying electric cables between grids/sub-stations/transformer stations, are not taxable. Relying on consistent precedents, the tribunal concluded that the activity of predominantly laying underground cable is not subject to service tax, setting aside the demand.
Issue 2: Exemption Eligibility
The revenue contended that since the appellant did not provide plant, machinery, equipment during the cable laying, they are not eligible for exemption under notification no. 1/2006-ST dated 01.03.2006. The tribunal, after considering arguments from both sides and reviewing relevant records, found that the laying of underground cable, earthing box, and accessories did not fall under taxable services. Therefore, the demand for service tax was deemed unsustainable, and the appeal was allowed, setting aside the demand.
Separate Judgment: No separate judgment was delivered by the judges in this case.
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