26 March 2013
Please answer the rate of interest applicable:
1. The service pertains to FY 2010-11 when interest for delayed payment was 13% 2. Service tax has not been paid yet on the above mentioned service 3. If service tax on the above service is being paid now (i.e FY 2012-13), when interest rate is 18%, then what is the interest rate applicable on such delayed payment? 13% or 18%?