Possible consequences on failure to get registration

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17 September 2012 If any service provider fails to get registered within the prescribed period ,then what are the possible consequences .

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18 September 2012 A person who is liable to pay service tax, or required to take registration, and who fails to get registration under service tax, shall be liable to pay a penalty which may extend to Rs. 10,000 or Rs. 200 for every day during which the default continues (whichever is higher), starting from the first day after the due date, till the date of actual compliance.