Case Law Details
K. Mayakrishnan Vs Commissioner of Central Excise and Service Tax (CESTAT Chennai)
CESTAT Chennai Rules in Favor of Assessee: Service Tax Demand Invalid Without Specific Service Category in Show Cause Notice (SCN)
Introduction: The recent order by CESTAT Chennai in the case of K. Mayakrishnan vs. Commissioner of Central Excise and Service Tax highlights a crucial ruling. The tribunal held that a Service Tax demand lacking specification of the service category in the Show Cause Notice is not maintainable. This article provides insights into the case and the implications of the ruling.
Background of the Case: The appeal was filed by K. Mayakrishnan against the Order-in-Appeal No. 94/2014 (P)(ST) dated 06.05.2014. The Commissioner of Central Excise (Appeals), Chennai, had passed this order concerning the period from April 2008 to March 2009.
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