2020 (11) TMI 754 - MADRAS HIGH COURT - Service Tax

Head Note / Extract:
Maintainability of petition - only point of dispute is that Assessee could not file the Appeal within the prescribed time limit of 4 weeks as granted by the learned Single Judge due to overriding reasons and indulgence is now sought to file the said Appeal before the Commissioner within 4 weeks from now - HELD THAT:- The time limit given by the learned Single Judge does not deserve to be extended except subject to the condition of deposit of 50% of the demand under the impugned order dated 27.9.2010. It is directed that subject to deposit of ₹ 1,50,000/- by the Petitioner/Assessee within 4 weeks from today and filing of the Appeal within 4 weeks from today, the Appeal may be heard and decided on merits in accordance with law by the Commissioner of Service Tax (Appeals) - appeal disposed off.