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Service tax demand of Rs.8,45,998 upheld for non-payment during 2011-15 under Section 73 Finance Act CESTAT Kolkata upheld service tax demand of Rs.8,45,998/- against appellant who collected but failed to pay service tax during 2011-15. Extended ...
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Service tax demand of Rs.8,45,998 upheld for non-payment during 2011-15 under Section 73 Finance Act
CESTAT Kolkata upheld service tax demand of Rs.8,45,998/- against appellant who collected but failed to pay service tax during 2011-15. Extended limitation period under Section 73 Finance Act was validly invoked due to non-filing of ST-3 returns and concealment discovered through departmental investigation. Penalty under Section 78(1) confirmed. However, interest calculation under Section 75 was remanded to adjudicating authority for verification, considering 3% reduction provision and payments made in December 2016 and June 2017. Other penalties and late fees upheld. Appeal disposed of with partial relief on interest computation.
Issues involved: Service Tax non-payment, Penalty under Section 78, Interest under Section 75, Appellant's financial situation.
Summary: The Appellant, registered for 'Works Contract Service' and 'Event Management Service', faced a demand of Rs.11,44,095/- for non-payment of Service Tax during 2011-12 to 2014-15. The Adjudicating Authority confirmed a demand of Rs.8,45,998/- and imposed a penalty under Section 78. The Commissioner(Appeals) rejected the appeal challenging the penalties imposed. The Appellant contended that penalty should be reduced to 50% due to financial constraints. The Department argued that full penalty is justified due to non-remittance of collected Service Tax.
Upon review, it was found that the Appellant did not dispute the Service Tax liability and had not filed ST-3 Returns. The penalty under Section 78(1) was discussed, with the first proviso allowing for a reduced penalty if transaction details are recorded in specified records. The Appellant's case fell under this proviso, leading to a modification of the penalty to 50% of the confirmed demand.
Regarding interest under Section 75, the Appellant's payments in December 2016 and June 2017 were considered. The Appellant's claim for reduced interest rate due to being a small firm was noted, and the Adjudicating authority was directed to calculate the interest payable accordingly. The Appellant was given time to complete the payment of interest and 50% penalty by a specified date.
Other penalties and late fees imposed on the Appellant were not interfered with, and the appeal was disposed of accordingly.
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