In the Service Tax Return ST-3 For the period Oct 12 to Mar 13, Declaration is given in the last page as "I/We have paid duty within the stipulated time and in case of delay, we have deposited the interest thereon". Ticking this statement is mendatory for filing return. Without ticking this XML file can not be generated.
I wanted to know, if the assessee has not paid the service tax till the date of filing return & therefore want to show as Service Tax payable in the return. Whether he still need to tick the above statement in the Declaration in ST-3 & file return???
In short whether assessee can file return without payment of Service Tax before filing return and show as Service Tax Payable in the return????
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