Audit by third time for the same time period

[Mannu Sharma]

Sir

An audit was conduct by service tax department last year for the period from 2014 to 2017 and same audit was conducted by The AG Audit team for same time period also. They both issue me show cause notice to deposit the dues. I submit the same in sab ka Vishwas scheme and it has been approved. Now in Jan 2020, service tax department suddenly search my premises and take all the record of same above mention period (from 2014 to 2017). Now they continuously asked for more dues. I want to know that is there any way out from it because it's the third time issue of same time period and now it's after 30 months also. Pls suggest.

AI Summary

Individual Challenges Repeated Service Tax Audits Despite Settlement; Questions Authority and Extended Action Periods Under Sab Ka Vishwas An individual is concerned about repeated audits by the service tax department for the same period (2014-2017), despite having settled dues under the Sab Ka Vishwas scheme. After a recent search of their premises, the department is demanding more dues. A respondent explains that the AG Audit, distinct from the department's internal audit, has more authority, and searches are based on concrete information. If concealment is proven, an extended period for action is possible. Another respondent notes that if suppression or fraud is involved, the department can issue a show cause notice (SCN) for up to five years retrospectively.