Reverse Charge (RCM) - Commissions paid to a foreign service...

Reverse Charge (RCM) - Commissions paid to a foreign service provider - benefit of exemption under notification no. 18/2009-ST - non-discloser of detailed in the Shipping Bill - The CESTAT noted that the appellant's compliance with the procedural aspects of the notification, albeit delayed, was recognized. - The appellant successfully argued for the benefit of an exemption notification, although initially failing to meet some procedural requirements. The Tribunal's decision pivoted on the finding that there was no deliberate suppression of facts by the appellant, which is a necessary condition for extending the limitation period for tax demands.