No need to give hard copy of service tax returns, if efiled

Dear all,

As we are all aware that e-filing of service tax return is made mandatory with effect from 01-10-2011 for all service tax payers.

It may please be noted that if the ST3 returns are e-filed, there is no need to give hard copy of the same return with service tax department.

It has been clarified by CBEC as follows:-

"Hence, wherever the returns are submitted through ACES there will not be any requirement to submit signed hard copy separately."