https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=76152 CENVAT Credit - The Department contended that since exemption was available under Notification No.17/2009 for these services, the appellant should have opted for the exemption route instead of claiming Cenvat credit. Additionally, the Department argued that the services were utilized after the "place of removal," making them ineligible for Cenvat credit under the amended Rule 2(l) of Cenvat Credit Rules, 2004. - However, the Tribunal concluded that the appellant had the discretion to choose between exemption and Cenvat credit under Notification No.17/2009. Moreover, the Tribunal determined that the services utilized by the appellant at the port fell within the definition of "place of removal," making them eligible for Cenvat credit. Consequently, the Tribunal dismissed the appeal filed by the Revenue. en-us Fri, 29 Mar 2024 07:45:14 +0530 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 07:45:14 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=76152 CENVAT Credit - The Department contended that since exemption was available under Notification No.17/2009 for these services, the appellant should have opted for the exemption route instead of claiming Cenvat credit. Additionally, the Department argued that the services were utilized after the "place of removal," making them ineligible for Cenvat credit under the amended Rule 2(l) of Cenvat Credit Rules, 2004. - However, the Tribunal concluded that the appellant had the discretion to choose between exemption and Cenvat credit under Notification No.17/2009. Moreover, the Tribunal determined that the services utilized by the appellant at the port fell within the definition of "place of removal," making them eligible for Cenvat credit. Consequently, the Tribunal dismissed the appeal filed by the Revenue. Highlights Central Excise Fri, 29 Mar 2024 07:45:14 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=76152