SCN time barred

[Babulal Luhar]

Dear Sir,

I received and completed a work order in FY 2012-13 for a Pvt company. That work order cost reached by 12 lakh and payment received in my bank account by part but pvt compny filed my TDS consolidated in end of March 2013. Since I felt that I m losing my money and getting loss in the business then stopped to worked and flew to abroad for a new job. In 2017 I had been surrendered my TIN to closing completely my firm. 5th May 2018 Suddenly my family received a SCN dated 20th April 2018 from service tax department with a due payment of ₹ 149000 + and now send me letter for personal hearing and ask to appear in that hearing before one day of hearing date. I m still out of India. Please guide me what should I do in this case.

thanks

regards

AI Summary

Service Tax Demand Issued for FY 2012-13; Individual to Seek Professional Advice on Time-Barred Claims An individual received a Show Cause Notice (SCN) from the service tax department in April 2018, demanding 149,000 for a work order completed in FY 2012-13. The individual, now abroad, closed their firm in 2017. They sought advice on whether the demand was time-barred and how to proceed. Respondents advised that the demand might not be time-barred, suggested seeking professional assistance, and clarified procedural aspects, such as the right to multiple adjournments and proper issuance of hearing notices. The individual agreed to consult a professional for further assistance.