Payment of service tax on gta

Chetan (Officer) (112 Points)

06 June 2012  

I have received a debit note on transportation charges for some materials other than input materials which were installed at site. I havent received the LR copy of the same along with the debit note. It might be possible that party might have paid the Service tax on the same. Even if i have to pay the GTA it is going to be a cost for me as I will not be liable to avail the credit for the same. but my question is as it was an inward transportation cost for me, should I be paying the service tax on this?