Penalty Imposed for Late Service Tax Payment Despite Pre-SCN Payment; Financial Constraint Defense Rejected u/s 80.

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....Levy of penalty - Service tax with interest paid before issuance of SCN - A bald statement of financial constraint will not be enough. Even as per section 106 of the Indian Evidence Act, the fact within the knowledge of a person must be proved as the burden of proof is cast upon him - the appellant has not shown ‘reasonable cause’ within the meaning of Section 80 ibid for their failure to pay duty. - AT....