Penalty for delay submission of returns

[S RAMAN]

Department levy for delay submission of filing ST - 3 returns online where as we have submitted hard copy of returns as the portal was blocking making entries. Is penalty laviable

AI Summary

Debate on Penalties for Late Service Tax Returns: Hard Copy Submission vs. Online Filing Challenges A discussion on a forum addresses the issue of penalties for late submission of service tax returns. The original poster submitted a hard copy of the returns due to portal issues but was questioned about penalties for not filing online. One respondent supported the department's stance, noting the portal was not blocked all month and suggested leniency if justified. Another argued no penalty should apply as the returns were filed and acknowledged. They advised documenting issues with the portal for future reference. A final reply recommended filing returns early to avoid last-minute issues.