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Proof of foreign public documents requires originals or certified diplomatic/notarial copies; inspection must occur in-magna presence and cross-examin...
A partner's payment of service tax using the partner's registration may be adjusted against the firm's liability because a partner is not a separate legal entity; the adjustment is allowed. The appellant's liability as subcontractor for services including transportation of goods is sustained, but supporting documents submitted must be examined. The impugned rejection of abatement/reconciliation is remanded for fresh consideration and verification of invoices, payment documents and work orders. The authority is directed to recompute service tax on works contract and transportation services after giving the appellant opportunity to produce relevant records.
A partner's payment of service tax using the partner's registration may be adjusted against the firm's liability because a partner is not a separate legal entity; the adjustment is allowed. The appellant's liability as subcontractor for services including transportation of goods is sustained, but supporting documents submitted must be examined. The impugned rejection of abatement/reconciliation is remanded for fresh consideration and verification of invoices, payment documents and work orders. The authority is directed to recompute service tax on works contract and transportation services after giving the appellant opportunity to produce relevant records.
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