Service tax refund due to wrong interpretation of Law

[RAM SHARMA]

Dear Experts,

We have deposited service tax due to wrong interpretation of law. Now, how can we take refund from service tax department. Please tell the procedure.

Thanks & Regards

AI Summary

User Seeks Service Tax Refund Due to Misinterpretation; Experts Highlight Section 11B's Importance for Timely Filing A user in a discussion forum seeks advice on obtaining a service tax refund due to incorrect payment caused by a misinterpretation of the law. Several experts respond, advising that the refund should be claimed from the jurisdictional authorities, emphasizing that such deposits are often considered unconstitutional and not subject to time limits. They suggest detailing any forced payments during audits in the refund application. The discussion highlights the importance of Section 11B for filing within the prescribed time and clarifies that the user is not liable for service tax under reverse charge for services from non-taxable territories, advising to claim a refund.