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Hotel Property Lease Exempt from ‘Renting of Immovable Property’: CESTAT Sets Aside Service Tax of...

Update / Judgement Date

02 Sept 2025

Source

Taxscan

Author

Team — WCP Legal Desk

Reading Time

1 min read

Excise, VAT & CustomOther Legal Matters

The CESTAT has set aside a "service tax of ₹9.63 lakh," ruling that a "hotel property lease" is "exempt from renting of immovable property." The tribunal's decision, which is a significant victory for the company, was made on the grounds that the company's claim was not supported by evidence. The ruling clarifies that a tax authority can't add a tax to a company's account without a valid reason. The court’s decision is a crucial reminder to all businesses that they must be diligent in their dealings.