Levy of penalty u/s 78 - entire facts were available on record ...

Service Tax

February 20, 2021

Levy of penalty u/s 78 - entire facts were available on record and on this there is no dispute; nor is there any contrary finding by the adjudicating authority. The entire dispute arose, as pleaded by the appellant, on account of wrong interpretation/understanding of the provisions of the Act and the lower authority has not disputed the bona fide pleadings of the appellant. But the penalty is levied as if it is automatic. However, it can hardly be said that there was evasion, much less wilful evasion, to pay tax or not to comply with the provisions of the Act - Penalty deleted - AT

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Levy of penalty u/s 78 - entire facts were available on record ...

Service Tax

February 20, 2021

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