Procedure to claim cenvet credit in ST-3

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How to claim cenvet credit in ST-3 i.e service tax return. Is there any form to claim input benefit under under  Cenvat Credit Rule, 2004? What is the remedy, if the said detail claiming cenvet credit not accompanied along with ST-3 return

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Clarification on claiming Cenvat credit in ST-3: New form includes column; no specific form needed under Cenvat Credit Rule 2004. A query was raised about claiming Cenvat credit in the ST-3 service tax return and whether a specific form is required under the Cenvat Credit Rule, 2004. Two replies were provided. The first response indicated that while the old ST-3 form did not address this, the new form includes a relevant column for claiming credit. It was advised to maintain relevant invoices and credit details for verification by the department. The second response confirmed that no specific form is needed, suggesting that Cenvat credit can be claimed directly on the GAR-7 Challan.