Service Tax
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No service tax on Software activation charges under BAS

CESTAT dismisses appeal against Commissioner (Appeals) order rejecting application filed by appellant for rectification of mistake in earlier order

‘Consideration’ defined under Indian contract Act is different from Finance Act

In revenue neutral situation, demand has to be treated as time-barred

Demand based on audit without any further investigation is liable to be set aside

Extended period of limitation not available in revenue neutral situation

Reverse charge not applicable as supply of ISO tankers by foreign supplier amounts to deemed sale

Assessee cannot be denied relief under SVLDR Scheme for non-payment due to legal impediment

No Service Tax liability on intermediary for sale of space/time for media agency on commission basis

Assessee eligible for refund of Amount Pre-Deposited During Investigation & Not Adjusted under SVLDRS

No Service Tax liability can be imposed on Builder on cancellation of booking by flat buyer

SVLDR Scheme: No law would compel a person to do impossible – SC

Charges of Computer-to-Computer Linkage, Commission on Public Issue not leviable to service tax

Service tax not leviable on construction service to Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission
Service Tax remains relevant to legacy disputes and proceedings arising from the indirect tax regime that preceded GST. This TaxGuru category provides access to Service Tax articles, notifications, circulars, rules and judicial decisions covering classification of services, valuation, exemptions, CENVAT credit, refunds, tax demands, interest, penalties, limitation, reverse charge and other issues. Although Service Tax was largely subsumed into GST, disputes relating to earlier periods continue through adjudication and appellate proceedings. Businesses, service providers, Chartered Accountants, advocates and indirect tax professionals can use this section to research historical provisions and judicial precedents relevant to pending matters. TaxGuru continues to publish significant Tribunal, High Court and Supreme Court decisions concerning legacy Service Tax disputes.
