Prior to 1.1.14, a manufacturer/service tax payer was required to pay duty of Central Excise/Service tax through internet banking (e-payment) if the total duty paid by the assessee exceeded Rs 10Lakhs in the previous financial year as per Rule 8 of the Central Excise Rules, 2002 and Rule 6 of the Service Tax Rules, 1994 respectively.

However, vide Notification No. 15/2013- C.E ( N.T) and Notification No. 16/2013 -(ST) dated 22-11-13, a manufacturer or a Service tax payer who has paid a duty or tax of more than Rs 1 Lakh in the previous financial year shall be required to pay duty or tax through internet-banking, with effect from 1st of January , 2014.

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