CESTAT Upholds Tax Demand Because Cenvat Credit Was Availed Twice on Same Import Documents

Prithvi Information Solutions Ltd Vs Commissioner of Central Tax (CESTAT Hyderabad) The Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Hyderabad Bench, decided an appeal filed against an order confirming a demand of ₹16,78,11,565 towards irregularly availed Cenvat credit along with an equal penalty under Section 78. The appellant company was engaged in providing taxable services and also operated a manufacturing unit. It maintained centralized service tax registration and functioned through multiple divisions including a software division, telecom engineering services division, and telec...