Service Tax Input Credit Utilized

[MUNIRAJ SRINIVASAN]

Dear Sir,

My client have Service tax Input credit  of Rs. 42 Lakhs and he had utilized for payment of excise duty, supt of central excise he wants what basis you have utilized and what provision kindly explain

AI Summary

Cenvat Credit Utilization: Rule 3(4) Allows Service Tax Input Credit for Excise Duty on Manufactured Goods. A client inquired about utilizing a service tax input credit of Rs. 42 Lakhs for excise duty payments. A respondent clarified that under Rule 3(4) of the CENVAT Credit Rules, 2004, Cenvat credit from inputs, capital goods, and input services can be used for excise duty on goods or service tax on output services. Another contributor noted that if the services related to manufacturing, the credit can be used for excise duty payments without restriction. An unrelated reply included promotional content for a legal advocate.