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Levy of Service Tax - Commercial or Industrial construction services provided to Railways - The provisions of Section 65A of Finance Act 1994 provides for classification of taxable services. It is settled law that activity shall be classified of a service which gives a service essential character, as per section 65A ibid as it is applicable. The activity of maintenance, repairs are distinct and separate taxable services listed under Sr. No. 12 of Notification No. 25/2012-ST. Hence, O-I-O is not in accordance with provisions of Finance Act 1994. Sr. No 12 of Notification 25/2012-ST allows exemption in respect of repair and maintenance of a civil structure. Therefore, services of Appellant were to Railways (Western), for Repairs and Maintenance is eligible for the above exemption. - AT
Levy of Service Tax - Commercial or Industrial construction services provided to Railways - The provisions of Section 65A of Finance Act 1994 provides for classification of taxable services. It is settled law that activity shall be classified of a service which gives a service essential character, as per section 65A ibid as it is applicable. The activity of maintenance, repairs are distinct and separate taxable services listed under Sr. No. 12 of Notification No. 25/2012-ST. Hence, O-I-O is not in accordance with provisions of Finance Act 1994. Sr. No 12 of Notification 25/2012-ST allows exemption in respect of repair and maintenance of a civil structure. Therefore, services of Appellant were to Railways (Western), for Repairs and Maintenance is eligible for the above exemption. - AT
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