2008 (9) TMI 56 - AT - Service Tax

Whether the services provided by the outdoor caterers in the canteen of the manufacturer is input service, in respect of which credit can be taken by the manufacturer – Whether the cost of food is borne by the worker or by the factory, the same will form part of expenditure incurred by the manufacturer and will have a bearing on the cost of production - hence, employment of outdoor caterer has to be considered as an input service relating to the business and Cenvat credit is admissible