24/2016-CENT dt. 13-04-2016

[SANDESH SHINDE]

Dear Sir,

Please explain in simple way regarding Central Excise notification Cenvat credit changes 24/2016-CENT dt. 13-04-2016.

Thanks & Regards.

AI Summary

Changes in Cenvat Credit Rules: Rule 4(7) Proviso Updates on Service Tax for Natural Resources Rights A query was raised regarding the changes in Cenvat Credit Rules, 2004, as per Central Excise notification 24/2016-CENT dated 13-04-2016. The response explained that the fifth proviso of Rule 4(7) clarifies the non-applicability of the one-year bar on availing Cenvat Credit for services related to the assignment of rights to use natural resources. The sixth and seventh provisos were revised, allowing Cenvat credit of service tax to be spread over three years, while the eighth proviso was removed for redundancy. The explanation was appreciated by other forum participants.