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SNQS International Socks Private Limited Vs Commissioner of G.S.T. and Central Excise (CESTAT Chennai)
In the complex landscape of taxation and regulatory compliance, the classification of services plays a crucial role in determining the tax liabilities of businesses. The case of SNQS International Socks Pvt. Ltd. vs Commissioner of GST delves into this intricate issue, focusing on the classification of services provided by SNQS International Socks Pvt. Ltd. and its implications on taxation. This detailed analysis will explore the facts of the case, relevant laws, the arguments presented by both parties, and the decision rendered by the Tribunal.
Facts of the Case:
SNQS International Socks Pvt. Ltd., based in Tirupur, India, was engaged in procuring export orders for garment manufacturers. The company received commission for facilitating export orders from foreign buyers on behalf of Indian manufacturers. The dispute arose when the tax authorities classified SNQS International Socks Pvt. Ltd.’s services as ‘intermediary services’ subject to Service Tax under the amended Place of Provision of Services Rules, 2012. The tax authorities contended that SNQS International Socks Pvt. Ltd. acted as an intermediary facilitating the supply of goods between Indian suppliers and foreign buyers.
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Judgment for relief of service tax burden for intermediaters