Thursday, 13 September 2012

New Indirect Tax Updates/Judgements


A).  Service Tax

1). Services provided by Member’s Club to its members not liable to service tax (Ranchi Club Limited v CCE & ST (2012) (26 STR 401) (Jharkhand High Court))

2). Eligibility of CENVAT credit on inputs used in construction of warehouse CCE v Sai Sahmita Storages Private Limited (2012) (34 STT 306) (Andhra Pradesh High Court)

3). Rule 5 refunds can be claimed on CENVAT credit availed in prior periods CCE v Chamundi Textiles Silk Mills Limited (2012) (26 STR 498) (Bangalore Tribunal)

4). Services consumed outside the SEZ are not eligible for service tax ex-emption DHL Lemuir Logistics Private Limited v CCE (2012-TIOL-705) (Mumbai Tribunal)

5). Levy of education cess and secondary and higher education cess to continue. (Circular No DOF No.334/1/2012-TRU dated June 29, 2012)

B). Customs

1).   High sea sales agreement to be executed on Rs. 100 stamp paper Commissioner of customs (Imports), ACC, Mumbai, Facility Notice No. 18/2012, dated May 22, 2012

C). Central Excise

1).   No requirement to reverse CENVAT credit when capital goods are ex-ported, without payment of duty, under bond, for repairs CCE, Indore v Grasim India Limited – 2012 (279-ELT-440) (Delhi Tribunal)

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