Madras HC Allows Statutory Appeal against Service Tax demand with 25% Deposit

M/s. K.Balakrishnan, Balu Cables Vs Assistant Commissioner of GST & Central Excise (Madras High Court) Madras High Court heard a petition by K. Balakrishnan challenging an order that imposed a service tax liability of ₹23,10,156 for the financial years 2016-17 and 2017-18 (up to June 2017). The case arose after tax authorities identified discrepancies between the petitioner’s income tax returns and service tax (ST-3) returns. Despite being issued a show cause notice and follow-up communications, the petitioner did not respond, leading to the final order demanding service tax payment. I...