Cestat remit the matter to the original authority In the absence of clear finding about the nature of service tax demand

There is no clear finding whether the entire tax demanded falls in the category of tax collected from the customers but not deposited with the Government. We notice that provisions of Section 12 D of Central Excise Act read with Section 83 of Finance Act, 1992 has not been invoked in the show cause notice or in the order in original. Further no attempt has been made by the Revenue to demarcate the value corresponding to erection of structures which was not taxable prior to 1.5.06. Such Information is very crucial for passing a legal and proper ord

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