CENTRAL
EXCISE SECTION
2007-TIOL-713-CESTAT-AHM-LB.doc + lb story.doc
Sale is not a necessary condition for charging to excise duty - Quantity discount not applicable for MRP valuation :
Cestat Larger Bench;
2007-TIOL-712-CESTAT-MUM.doc + cola mum story.doc
Used bottles/crates transferred to sister unit facing shortage - Employing rule 16 of CER to demand amount equal to Cenvat credit availed is inappropriate as aerated waters not returned in the first place - similarly rule 3 of Cenvat Credit Rules not applicable as no inputs were cleared as such, a fact which the Commissioner has himself acknowledged inasmuch as bottles/crates were received again for refilling - Prima facie case in favour of the company - Pre-deposit waived and stay ordered from recovery
:Cestat;
SERVICE
TAX SECTION
2007-TIOL-711-CESTAT-DEL.doc
ST - Consulting Engineer - Transfer of knowhow, trademark and technical assistance pleaded as not covered under this taxable service - Pre-deposit ordered
:Cestat;
2007-TIOL-710-CESTAT-DEL .doc
ST - Maintenance and Repair Service - Demand raised and penalty imposed - Assessee argues it is only a sub-contractor and the liability falls only on the principal manufacturer - But contract terms indicate assessee is the sole contractor for maintenance and repair as the contract-signing party is only the procurer of order - Refund claims rejected but penalty set aside as the facts were known to the Revenue
:Cestat;
CUSTOMS
SECTION
2007-TIOL-709-CESTAT-MAD.doc
Customs - Exemption to medical equipment - The demand is sustainable since the conditions of the Notification are not fulfilled - In view of Apex court judgment the demand is with in time - Penalty reduced :Cestat; 2007-TIOL-708-CESTAT-MUM.doc
Existence of two views on the prima facie nature of the case itself shows that the issue on merits is debatable and, therefore, the appellants are entitled to the benefit of unconditional waiver - Majority Order
:Cestat;
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