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CESTAT: Expansion Services Qualify for CENVAT Credit; Komatsu Gets ₹8.4 Million
Full Story
CESTAT ruled that expansion services are not excluded from 'input service' under CENVAT Credit Rules, allowing Komatsu India ₹8.4 million credit.
Background
Komatsu expanded its factory between October 2014 and June 2015, availing CENVAT credit on services like erection and commissioning. The tax department challenged this, arguing the services were for 'setting up' a factory, which is excluded from input services.
Key Analysis
Interpretational dispute
The dispute centered on interpreting Rule 2(l) of CENVAT Credit Rules.
No suppression of facts
CESTAT noted the issue was interpretational, not willful duty evasion.
Broader implications
Aligns with precedents allowing credit for modernization/renovation.
Bottom Line
This ruling clarifies CENVAT credit eligibility for services used in factory expansion, offering potential benefits for manufacturers.
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