2024 (3) TMI 560

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....missioner , Authorized Representative for the Respondent ORDER PER : ANIL. G. SHAKKARWAR The present appeal is against the impugned order-in-original through which service tax of around Rs.15 lakhs is demanded along with interest and penalty. 2. Appellant is engaged in construction and repair of ships and barges. On the basis of scrutiny of ST returns and annual financial statements, a deman....

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....l authority for the reason that consultancy and legal charges paid are combinely recorded in the books of accounts. Original authority has confirmed the demand of Rs.96,589/- on repair and maintenance service received by the appellant and the demand is confirmed under reverse charge mechanism. There is another balance of Rs.45,062/- confirmed as service tax payable by the appellant which the appel....

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....y the appellant and liability to pay service tax for consultancy other than legal consultancy is on service provider. In respect of demand on repair and maintenance charges, he has submitted that the demand on repair and maintenance is not covered under reverse charge mechanism. They had received said service. 4. Heard the learned AR for Revenue. Learned AR has agreed that the notification requir....