Penal charges for non filing of st-3

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shivahonnungar (Querist)
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14 September 2011 Hello All,
What are the penal charges for non filing of st returns in following case..
1.regn done on 4.9.2006
2.No architect consultancy fees received till fy2007-08 & Receipts for FY.2008-09 till date is below taxable limit.
3.Nil filing applicable till 31.3.2010.
pl guide penal charges for all the returns applicable..
Is it 2000 or 20000 per half year returns if filed today as there is no ST liability..

CA Rajeev Bansal

CA Rajeev Bansal (Expert)
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14 September 2011 If your service tax liability is nil as you said and you have not file the St -3 then there is no penal charges, but you have to fight with the department for this.
And if you receive notice from the department for filling the ST-3, then you must file the return in responce to the notice. but there is no penalty as you mentioned