Levy of service tax - water charges paid - transfer of right to...

Levy of service tax - water charges paid - transfer of right to use the water by the Government to the appellant - Deemed sale - Since the agreement was for water supply, not services, the Tribunal found that service tax was not applicable to the water charges paid. - Considering the agreement's pre-2016 date, the Tribunal held that any services provided should be governed by pre-2016 provisions, exempting the appellant from tax liability. - Further, the Tribunal agreed with the appellant's argument that the water supply constituted the supply of goods, not services, aligning with the Finance Act's definition.