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Service Tax Valuation | Reimbursable Expenses Excluded from Taxable Value Under Pure Agent Rule: CESTAT Chennai
CESTAT Chennai reaffirms that reimbursable expenses collected by service providers do not form part of taxable value under the Service Tax Valuation Rules, provided the 'Pure Agent' conditions are met. The ruling shields businesses from retrospective tax demands on expenses like freight, warehousing, and survey charges, reinforcing the Supreme Court's precedent invalidating Rule 5(1).