The Court dealt with an ex parte GST order passed without a reply to the show cause notice. Holding that natural justice was violated, it remanded the matter for fresh adjudication with hearing.
The court set aside a GST demand raised after issuing a show cause notice to a dead proprietor. It held that tax determination cannot be made against a deceased person without first issuing notice to legal representatives.
The High Court held that an appellate authority should not decide an appeal on merits when the appellant is absent. The appeal was restored to ensure a fair opportunity of hearing.
The Court ruled that a wrong PIN code in the e-way bill, when the address is correct and documents are valid, cannot justify seizure. The key takeaway is that minor clerical errors do not trigger Section 129 proceedings.
The circular permits CRAs to share subscriber details with Pension Funds under the MSF framework. The key takeaway is that data sharing is limited, purpose-driven, and subject to strict privacy safeguards.
The High Court held that jewellery seized during a search cannot be retained once tax liability is fully settled under the Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme. Continued detention after issuance of Form-5 was declared illegal.
