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CESTAT determined that the technology assistance provided by the Research Center to its Division does not constitute a taxable service. The tribunal found that the Forsoc Technology Center (FTC) is an integral part of the appellant's organization, and the R&D expenditures cannot be considered a taxable service payment to the holding company. Consequently, the service tax demand for the period from April 2010 to March 2012 was set aside, with the principle of consistency applied to subsequent periods. The appellate authority ruled in favor of the appellant, effectively exempting the transaction from service tax liability.
CESTAT determined that the technology assistance provided by the Research Center to its Division does not constitute a taxable service. The tribunal found that the Forsoc Technology Center (FTC) is an integral part of the appellant's organization, and the R&D expenditures cannot be considered a taxable service payment to the holding company. Consequently, the service tax demand for the period from April 2010 to March 2012 was set aside, with the principle of consistency applied to subsequent periods. The appellate authority ruled in favor of the appellant, effectively exempting the transaction from service tax liability.
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