Service tax return late filing

It is mentioned as VAT return in your query. If it is for service tax then late fee shall be-
1. If returns were filed within 15 days from the due date then 500 shall be payable.
2. If returns were filed beyond 15 days and with in 30 days from the due date, then Rs.1000 shall be payable.
3. if the returns were filed beyond 30 days from the due date, then late fee shall be Rs.1000/- plus 100 per day from 31st day.

In addition to what Mr. Ashok has said, the late fee would be restricted to max 20,000

what will be the late filing fee if one wants to file nil return

 

Law doesnot differentiate between NIL return and regular return for the purpose of late fee.

However since the tax liability is nil, you could take contention not to pay late fee which is again subject to litigation.