Time Limit for initiation of Penalty Proceedings

SANJEEV KUMAR (PROPRIETOR) (52 Points)

07 January 2010  

What is the time limit for initiation of penalty u/s 76 (failure to pay service tax)

facts of case:

1. whole service tax paid along with intt. before filing of service tax return for April -Sep.2006 on 23-11-2006

2. Sr Tax Paid- April-June 2006 Qtr on 16/8/2006 and July-Sep. Qtr- 18/11/2006

3. SCN issued  on 5/9/2007  for leving penalty u/s 76 for late deposit of service tax .

4. No other demand raised.

? was SCN valid at the time of issue

sanjeev