Appellate Tribunal allows stay on pre-deposit of Service Tax and penalty pending appeal

The Appellate Tribunal CESTAT, Bangalore ordered the appellant to pre-deposit Service Tax and penalty. The Tribunal allowed a stay on the pre-deposit and recovery of the amount until the appeal is disposed of, as the issue is of short compass.

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The Appellate Tribunal CESTAT, Bangalore ordered the appellant to pre-deposit Service Tax of Rs. 4,36,069/- and penalty. The Commissioner's decision to remand the matter for de novo consideration was resisted by the assessee due to lack of mention in the show cause notice. The Tribunal allowed a stay on the pre-deposit and recovery of the amount until the appeal is disposed of, as the issue is of short compass. The final hearing is scheduled for 23rd January 2008.

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