Refund of excess service tax paid - time limitation - In the ...
Case Laws Service Tax
October 30, 2021
Refund of excess service tax paid - time limitation - In the present case, the refund arises out of excess payment. The excess payment can be ascertained only when the appellant files the ST-3 returns. When such facts are put into consideration, in strict sense, it cannot be said that there is a delay in filing the refund claim. It is an excess payment made by the appellant. Needless to say that the department cannot retain any amount which is not collected / paid under authority of law. - AT
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