28 August 2010
Little confuse in your query, Please provide the reson for nil return, it is whether based on some exemption notification or basic thershold limit exemption,
While preparing ST-3 there is step by step information availiable to fill the columns. please go through the instrctions for filling ST-3,
31 August 2010
are you already registered in service tax?. if you are already registered, then the basic exemption limit will not apply and you will have to pay service tax on consideration received (ie Rs. 7 lakhs).
In case you are not registered, you are not required to file returns.