https://www.taxtmi.com/forum/issue?id=1596 When replying to a service tax show-cause notice, raise a plea of reasonable cause, a limitation plea, and, if applicable, a statutory plea on import of services; challenge the issuing authority's power and jurisdiction; counter each allegation and cite relevant case law, circulars, notifications and instructions. Assert that penalty under Section 76 and Section 78 cannot be imposed simultaneously, and advance voluntary payment made prior to the notice where relevant. Tailor submissions to the specific facts and period, stressing accurate factual presentation alongside technical and legal contentions. en-us Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:28:31 +0530 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:58:41 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/forum/issue?id=1596 When replying to a service tax show-cause notice, raise a plea of reasonable cause, a limitation plea, and, if applicable, a statutory plea on import of services; challenge the issuing authority's power and jurisdiction; counter each allegation and cite relevant case law, circulars, notifications and instructions. Assert that penalty under Section 76 and Section 78 cannot be imposed simultaneously, and advance voluntary payment made prior to the notice where relevant. Tailor submissions to the specific facts and period, stressing accurate factual presentation alongside technical and legal contentions. Discussion-Forum Service Tax Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:28:31 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/forum/issue?id=1596