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2022 (11) TMI 1088 - AT - Central ExciseCENVAT Credit - inputs used in the manufacture of prefabricated structure - input services used in Construction of Building, Erection Commissioning & Installation (Erection of Electric Tower From GEB to their factory premises) Architect Services, Real Estate Agent - denial of credit on the ground of no nexus with manufacture of finished goods - period February 2008 to June 2009 - HELD THAT:- This appeal pertains to the period February 2008 to June 2009, the adjudicating authority decided the matter on the basis of old theory of law that services are related to the immovable properties hence Cenvat credit is not admissible. We find that subsequently, the various high courts and tribunals have given decisions in various judgments cited by the learned counsel for the appellant on this issue. The entire finding of the adjudicating authority is based on old theory of law and subsequently, much water was flown on the issue. We are of the view that the adjudicating authority needs to give a fresh look in the entire case in the light of the various judgements given subsequent to the passing of the impugned order. The adjudication authority in respect of most of the services denied the credit on the ground that there is no nexus between the services with the manufacturing activity of appellant and clearance of the goods or for their business activity. We find that all the services per se are prima facie input services held in various judgments, however, the admissibility of Cenvat credit on these services can be decided on the basis that whether the services were used for the purpose specified in the definition of input service. Appeal allowed by way of remand.
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