ACES - Automation of Central Excise and Service Tax is being launched in Mangalore Commissionerate of Central Excise & Service Tax with effect from 30th Nov. 2009. ACES aims at automating all major processes in Central Excise & Service Tax through a workflow-based application software. It will replace the current applications of SERMON, SACER, SAPS & STREMS used in Central Excise & Service Tax for capturing returns and registration details of the assesses.

Using the ACES application, the users will be able to take registration online, electronically file statutory returns, claims, intimations & permissions, apply for refunds, requests for provisional assessment. They can also view and track the status of their documents online. Besides, they will also get business related alerts/messages. ACES application is available on www.aces.gov.in

For more details, assesses may refer to Trade Notice No. 06/2009 dt. 25.11.09 issued by the Commissioner of Central Excise & Service Tax, Mangalore. In case of any difficulty in accessing or using the ACES application, assesses can seek help of the ACES Service desk by sending email to aces.servicedesk@icegate.gov.in or calling up National Toll Free no. 1800 425 4251 on any working day from Monday to Friday, between 9.00AM to 7.00PM.