2014 (33)STR 501 (Guj.) Commissioner of C. Ex. & Customs vs. Ultratech Cement Ltd.
Facts:
The respondents, cement manufacturers availed the CENVAT Credit of Service Tax paid on insurance services for the residential colony and of the vehicles specially used for travelling of workers from their colony to the factory. Placingreliance on the decision of the Delhi Tribunal in the case of M/s. Triveni Engg & Industrial Ltd. vs. CCC, Meerut, 2008 (12) S.T.R.330, the Tribunal had upheld the assessee's contention
that the phrase "activities in relation to business" used is the inclusive part of the definition of input services was wide enough to cover such services.
Held:
The Hon'ble High Court observed the case of Com-missioner vs. Gujarat Heavy Chemicals Ltd. 2011 (22) S.T.R.610 (Guj), wherein the Hon'ble Gujarat High Court had analysed various decisions and had held that ifproviding residential quarters and security services was voluntary, the activities were not covered within the definition of input services and therefore, the CENVAT Credit was not available. Relying on this, the CENVATwas not allowed as not in relation to business.
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