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BHARGAV D. KARIA, NIRAL R. MEHTA
Linde Engineering India Pvt. Ltd – Appellant
Versus
Union of India – Respondent
ORDER :
Bhargav D. Karia, J.
1. Heard learned Senior Advocate Mr. Mihir Joshi with learned advocate Mr. Parth Contractor for the petitioners and learned advocate Mr. Utkarsh Sharma for the respondent No.3.
2. Though served, no one appeared for the respondents Nos.1 and 2.
3. Rule returnable forthwith. Learned advocate Mr. Utkarsh Sharma waives service of notice of Rule for the respondent No.3.
4. Having regard to the controversy in narrow compass and with the consent of learned advocates for the respective parties, the matter is taken up for hearing.
5. The brief facts of the case are as under:
5.1 The petitioner No.1 is engaged in the business of plant engineering and construction, and is inter alia engaged in the provision of consulting engineering and other services to various entities located in and outside India. The petitioner No.1 has been periodically filing its Service Tax Returns and has been paying appropriate Service Tax in accordance with law.
5.2 On 23rd February 2016, a communication came to be addressed by the Superintendent (R-II), Service Tax Division-II, Vadodara, directing the petitioner No.1 to submit certain documents and along with the said communication, a letter ad
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