Service Tax on IPR Imports Only Applicable if Covered by Indian Law; Commissioner Misses Legal Basis for Chargeability.

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....Import of IPR services - reverse charge - only such intellectual property rights which are covered under Indian law in force alone are chargeable to service tax under IPR service. The Commissioner does not identify any Indian law under which the technology transfer and technical assistance involved in this case is covered. - AT....