Assessee Is Not Responsible For Disclosing Individual Transactions In ST-3 Returns: CESTAT
Live LawThe New Delhi Bench of Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal has stated that ST-3 Return does not require transaction wise details. If the officer does not do so, and any tax escapes assessment, the responsibility for it rests on the officer.” The assessee/respondent provided taxable construction services and paid service tax accordingly. There is neither any responsibility on the assessee nor any scope to disclose individual transactions in the ST-3 returns.” The Tribunal stated that 'the central excise officer' has an obligation to make his best judgment if either the assessee fails to furnish the returns or, having filed the return, fails to assess tax in accordance with the Act and Rules. Counsel for Appellant/ Department: S. K. Meena Counsel for Respondent/ Assessee: Varun Gaba Case Title: Commissioner of Central Goods & Service Tax, Delhi South Commissionerate v. M/s Haamid Real Estate Pvt.