Cut off date for service tax credit utilisation

Balu (Accounts Officer) (50 Points)

30 May 2012  

During the financial year 2011-12 I have ommitted to take service tax credit and i made the full payment to the service provider. Now I want to take the credit during this year. is there any cut off date to take service tax credit. Also explain the accounting treatment for the same, if service tax credit is taken.