Dewanchand Ramsaran Industries vs. Service Tax: CESTAT Ruling

Quick Summary

This case involves appeals from both M/s. Dewanchand Ramsaran Industries Pvt. Ltd. and the Commissioner of Central Excise & Service Tax concerning a Service Tax demand of Rs. 2,63,36,665/- for 'Maintenance and Repair service' between July 2003 and March 2006. The initial order confirmed the demand but dropped penalties, a decision that has seen further legal challenges regarding its maintainability and the jurisdiction of review committees.

Court :
Kolkata High Court

Brief :
Both the assessee and the Department are in appeal against the impugned de novo Order dated 25.03.2009 passed by the learned Commissioner, Central Excise, Dibrugarh, whereby the demand of Service Tax of Rs.2,63,36,665/- has been confirmed under the category of ‘Maintenance and Repair service’ for the period July 2003 to March 2006 alongwith applicable interest.

Citation :
Service Tax Appeal No.117 of 2009

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