Service tax "under protest"

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Gireesh Hegde (Querist)
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22 October 2011 Hi,

Can anybody give me a clear idea about Service Tax "Under Protest".Also in which case we have to follow this?

Thanks.
Gireesh

Madhukar N Hiregange

Madhukar N Hiregange (Expert)
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24 October 2011 When one is not sure of the classification and consequent liability the possibility of demand along withinterest and penalty exists.
Therefore when in doubt payment under protest and charging the client and collecting can be opted for.
A letter stating why the same is being paid under protest has tobe filed.
If thematter is taken up and decided in your favour the client can gfo for the refund and after that date you may stop paying the ST.
Practically too much time is taken in resolving issues wityh the revnue intewrested in escalting the matter upto higher levels and even to the apex court.

Gireesh Hegde

Gireesh Hegde (Querist)
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24 October 2011 Thanks a lot for your reply Mr.Madhukar Sir.

Can i know where i can get supporting documents/ websites / reference to know more about this?

Thanks.
Gireesh

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