Appeal for Service Tax Refund on Ocean Freight Dismissed; New Grounds Not Considered Without Fresh Claim.

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....Refund of service tax on ocean freight under reverse charge mechanism - The tribunal noted that considering this ground would amount to assessing a new refund claim which was not part of the original authority's consideration. The appellant's failure to challenge the assessment/payment led to the finality of the duty paid. - The CESTAT Allahabad dismissed an appeal for a refund of service tax paid on ocean freight, stating the appellant failed to make a valid case under the originally filed claim. The court indicated that a fresh refund claim must be pursued for issues relating to the levy's ultra vires status, adhering to principles regarding the amendment of claims and the finality of unchallenged assessments.....