Penalty Waived for Late Service Tax Payment Due to Misunderstanding of Freight Calculation Limit; 75% Penalty Initially Imposed.

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....Levy of penalty of 75% - Though the appellant have paid 25% penalty but the same was paid after the stipulated time period of 30 days. Since the said period is statutory, same cannot be relaxed. However, it is found that the appellant otherwise paying service tax as per the belief that service tax is payable only in cases where freight amount is exceeding Rs. 750/-. There is only a misunderstanding about the calculation of limit of Rs. 750/- - Taking a lenient view, penalty waived - AT....