Street Lighting System under ESCO Contract Classified as Service, Not Goods, Emphasizing Operational and Maintenance Aspects.

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....Classification of supply - Pure Supply of goods or a Pure Supply of Services - Composite Supply - The principal supply however is a supply of service as it is the operation, management and maintenance of the street lighting system which is the essence of the ESCO contract. The LED lights and other equipment like smart feeder panels are goods used for the rendering the service. Therefore, we disagree with the lower Authority's ruling that the principal supply is a supply of goods. - AAAR....