19 December 2015
Client is manufacturing company which purchased Boiler in 2013-14. It implies some exp of works contract for put to use it. And it also added to fixed asset. Service tax paid on this services. There is an excise audit conducted recently and the debate was "This service tax is not eligible for Credit". Plz suggest.
21 December 2015
You have to see the cenvat credit Rules 2004. Cenvat credit can't be availed if it is a works contract for civil works like foundation for boiler.