Emotionally Intelligent Companion Device For Children Is Classifiable As 'Automatic Data Processing Machines' And Not 'Plastic Toys': CESTAT Case Title: R N Chidakashi Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Versus Commissioner of Customs (Import) The Mumbai Bench of Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that MIKO II, an “emotionally intelligent...
Emotionally Intelligent Companion Device For Children Is Classifiable As 'Automatic Data Processing Machines' And Not 'Plastic Toys': CESTAT
Case Title: R N Chidakashi Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Versus Commissioner of Customs (Import)
The Mumbai Bench of Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that MIKO II, an “emotionally intelligent companion device” that is a 'human-like' companion for children, is classifiable as an automatic data processing machine and not 'a plastic toy'.
No Service Tax Is Payable On Installations On CNG Kits In Absence Of Separate Invoices: CESTAT
Case Title: Commissioner of C.E. & S.T.-Surat-i Versus J K Motors
The Ahmedabad Bench of Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that no service tax is payable on installations on CNG kits in the absence of separate invoices.
Service Tax Payable On Income Received By Smaaash From Bowling Alley Would Be Covered Under Amusement Facility: CESTAT
Case Title: M/s Smaaash Leisure Limited Versus Commissioner of Central Goods & Service Tax, New Delhi
The Delhi Bench of Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that the income received by the Smaaash from bowling alley would be covered under Section 66D(j) of the Finance Act and, therefore, would not be eligible for service tax.
Wireline Logging And Perforation For Drilling An Oil Well Is Covered Under Mining Service & Not TTA Services: CESTAT
Case Title: M/s. Schlumberger Asia Services Ltd. Versus Commissioner of Service Tax Delhi
The Delhi Bench of Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that the services like wireline logging, perforation, and other wireline-related services involving mechanical jobs like cutting, puncture, plug/packer setting, cable splicing, etc. that were undertaken by the appellant at the time of drilling an oil well are integrally connected with the mining of oil or gas and have a direct nexus with the drilling of a well. Thus, these activities would be covered by the taxable category of 'mining service' w.e.f. June 1, 2007.
CESTAT Allows Refund Of Service Tax Paid On Cancelled Bookings Of Flats
Case Title: Kanakia Spaces Reality Pvt. Ltd. Versus Commissioner Of Cgst & Central Excise, Mumbai
The Mumbai Bench of Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has allowed the refund of service tax paid on cancelled bookings of flats.