@JUDGMENTTAG-ORDER
1. For delay in depositing service tax by the respondent-State Bank of India, Assi Branch, Bhaidaini, Varanasi, a penalty of Rs. 11,179/- was
imposed which was reduced by the Commissioner (Appeals) to Rs. 5,000/-, which has been upheld by the Tribunal. The revenue has preferred
the appeal against the order of the Tribunal dated 20-12-2007. As the revenue effect is only Rs. 600/- (sic) (Rs. 6,000) and odd, the Court is not
inclined to entertain the appeal, which is accordingly dismissed.
2. Shri S.K. Mishra, learned Counsel appearing for the Revenue is present.
3. Even otherwise, we find u/s 80 of the Finance Act upon establishing a reasonable cause for the said failure to deposit service tax within
stipulated period, the penalty can be waived. This is an additional ground for not entertaining the appeal.