Hotel accommodation service used by employee is an eligible input service for availment of Credit


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The CESTAT has ruled that hotel accommodation used by employees for business purposes, specifically for providing 'Erection, Commissioning, and Installation' services, qualifies as an eligible input service for claiming CENVAT credit. The tribunal found that such accommodation is essential for delivering the taxable output service. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, and the assessee is entitled to consequential benefits.

Court :
CESTAT, Delhi

Brief :
The Hon'ble CESTAT, Delhi in M/s Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. v. Commissioner, Central Excise & CGST-Dehradun [Final Order No. 50958 / 2022] held that the Hotel accommodation service received by the appellant is an eligible input service under Rule 2(l) of the CENVAT Credit Rules, 2004 ("CCR"). Further, the CESTAT allowed the appeal and held that the assessee is also entitled to consequential benefits.

Citation :
Final Order No. 50958 / 2022

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Bimal Jain
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