https://www.taxtmi.com/forum/issue?id=107430 Traditionally, the General Clauses Act and Limitation Act permit payment of excise or service tax on the next working day when the due date falls on a public holiday; however, mandatory e-payment regimes mean bank closures are not generally an excuse and authorities may treat next-day payments as delayed and levy interest. Taxpayers are advised to use online payment channels where possible, and if paying on the next working day, to pay with interest to minimise disputes, pending formal clarification from the tax administration. en-us Fri, 03 Oct 2014 11:23:14 +0530 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:57:11 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/forum/issue?id=107430 Traditionally, the General Clauses Act and Limitation Act permit payment of excise or service tax on the next working day when the due date falls on a public holiday; however, mandatory e-payment regimes mean bank closures are not generally an excuse and authorities may treat next-day payments as delayed and levy interest. Taxpayers are advised to use online payment channels where possible, and if paying on the next working day, to pay with interest to minimise disputes, pending formal clarification from the tax administration. Discussion-Forum Central Excise Fri, 03 Oct 2014 11:23:14 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/forum/issue?id=107430