Pl. let me know the appeal fees payable at the stage of first appeal, if any, esp. because there is no reference in respect of fees in s.85 of the FA 1994.
What are the other precautions that are to be taken for filing appeal for service tax order with CCE(Appeals).
Clarification on Appeal Fees: Rs. 2 Required on Memo and Court Fee Stamp for Service Tax Appeals under Finance Act, 1994. A query was raised about the appeal fees for filing a first appeal under the Finance Act, 1994, specifically concerning service tax, as there is no mention of fees in section 85 of the Act. The response indicated that a fee of Rs. 2 is required on the appeal memo, and the department also requests a Rs. 2 court fee stamp on the original order. (AI Summary)