17 April 2010
It is better you e file the return. If you are unable to do so file mannualy and send a letter to the deparatment the problems faced by you in filing and therefore you have filed mannualy and will take steps to file electronically from the next return. Request for condonation.
17 April 2010
E-payment/E-filing is mandatory for those service tax payers who had paid more than Rs.10/-lakhs as service tax in the immediately preceding year. For full details pl refer CBEC Notification 1/2010-ST dated 19/02/2010 in www.servicetax.gov.in