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Tribunal overturns Impugned Order, Appellant not liable for service tax. Cenvat credit granted. The Tribunal allowed the appeal, setting aside the Impugned Order. The Appellant was deemed not liable to pay service tax on electricity and water charges ...
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Tribunal overturns Impugned Order, Appellant not liable for service tax. Cenvat credit granted.
The Tribunal allowed the appeal, setting aside the Impugned Order. The Appellant was deemed not liable to pay service tax on electricity and water charges to concessionaires and was entitled to Cenvat credit on Outdoor Catering and Club Membership services. The consequential benefits were granted to the Appellant, and the issue of limitation was left open.
Issues involved: The appeal concerns the demand of service tax on electricity and water charges collected by the Appellant from tenants/concessionaires, as well as the availability of Cenvat credit on Outdoor Catering services and Club Membership.
Electricity and Water Charges: The Appellant collected electricity and water charges from concessionaires in addition to consideration for space usage at the Airport. The Revenue claimed these charges fell under taxable "Management, Maintenance & Repair service" before 01.07.2010, demanding service tax for the period 01.10.2008 to 30.06.2010. The Appellant argued that the charges were for goods and not liable to service tax, citing exemption notifications and case law supporting the classification of electricity and water as goods. The Tribunal found that the charges for electricity and water were essentially a sale of goods, not subject to service tax.
Cenvat Credit on Outdoor Catering and Club Membership: The Revenue proposed to disallow Cenvat credit on Outdoor Catering and Club Membership services. The Appellant contended that both services were eligible for Cenvat credit based on settled law. The Tribunal agreed, stating that both services were in relation to business and not excluded for the relevant period. Therefore, the Appellant was entitled to Cenvat credit for these services during the relevant period.
Conclusion: The Tribunal allowed the appeal, setting aside the Impugned Order. The Appellant was deemed not liable to pay service tax on electricity and water charges to concessionaires, and was entitled to Cenvat credit on Outdoor Catering and Club Membership services. The consequential benefits were granted to the Appellant, and the issue of limitation was left open.
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