Cce, Chennai vs M/S. Sundaram Brake Linings Ltd on 1 September, 2009
3. The issue involved is whether the respondents are eligible for service tax credit of Rs.10,30,340/- availed on various construction services. The learned AR relied upon the judgment laid in CCE Vs Sundaram Brake Linings [2010(19)STR-172(Tri.Chennai)] and CCE, Nagpur Vs Manikargarh Cement[2010(20)STR-456(Bom)]. He argued that the service did not qualify as input services, as there was no nexus between the service and the business of the respondents. At this juncture, it would be worthwhile to reproduce the findings of the Commissioner (Appeals) in the impugned order which is as under: