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CESTAT Overturns Rs.17.5 Cr Service Tax Demand Against Ultra tech Cement, Faults Department’s Calculation Method

Update / Judgement Date

16 Apr 2025

Source

Taxscan

Author

Team — WCP Legal Desk

Reading Time

1 min read

Excise, VAT & Custom

The CESTAT has overturned a service tax demand against Ultra Tech Cement, faulting the department's calculation method. The tribunal found that the tax authorities had used an incorrect methodology to calculate the service tax liability of Ultra Tech Cement. This ruling emphasizes the importance of accurate and legally sound calculation methods in tax assessments. It also protects taxpayers from erroneous demands arising from faulty calculations by the tax authorities.