Demand of Service Tax on liquidated damages not justified: CESTAT Chennai

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited Vs Commissioner of G.S.T (CESTAT Chennai)

Introduction: In a recent order by the Chennai bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) received relief as the tribunal ruled that liquidated damages are not liable to service tax. This order clarifies the taxability of liquidated damages under service tax laws.

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