ST3 Returns in SAVE status being deleted

Due to certain identified technical issues, certain service tax returns filed (ST-3) has not been uploaded in the system by ACES and these ST3 returns are still remaining(Showing) in SAVE status and now can not be  submitted in ACES through the menu option  as is being intimated by the ACES. So the assessees are now required to complete ST3 for such returns till such SAVED returns are deleted from the database and will be

required to fill and submit the returns afresh after such deletion. It is proposed to delete these returns by 01/02/2014. Post deletion, a communication will be sent to you by e-mail by ACES for confirmation of deletion and further action at your end.

So hurry up to save the data already filed with ACES as the same will not be available after deletion.

One such communication from ACES is being provided here under for reference:

This is to inform you that the following ST3 returns are not filed in ACES and are only in SAVED status:

Sl No. Financial Year Return Period Return No. Original/Revised.

 
Due to certain identified technical issues, the above mentioned ST3 returns remaining in SAVE status, cannot be submitted in ACES through the menu option ?Complete ST3? till such SAVED returns are deleted from the database. You will be required to fill and submit the returns afresh after such deletion. It is proposed to delete these returns by 01/02/2014. Post deletion, a communication will be sent to you by e-mail for confirmation of deletion and further action at your end.
*If there is more than one return in SAVE status, a separate mail will be sent to you for each such return.
This is a system generated mail. Please do not reply. For any clarification on the issue, please contact the jurisdictional officers or raise the issue with Service Desk  (Toll free no.: 1-800-425-4251 from Mon-Fri  between 09.00 - 19.00 hours and on Saturday between 09.00 - 14.00 hours  or through e-mail ataces.servicedesk@icegate.gov.in)