The High Court set aside a GST demand where no show cause notice or hearing opportunity was given. The ruling reiterates that adjudication without due notice violates natural justice.
The court held that ITC disallowance under Section 16(4) became unsustainable due to retrospective statutory amendment and remitted remaining issues for fresh adjudication with conditional pre-deposit.
The High Court upheld dismissal of a GST appeal where the appellant failed to substantiate reasons for delay. The ruling reiterates that condonation requires proof of sufficient cause, not mere assertions.
The Tribunal held that while interest on enhanced compensation was taxable as per settled law, the exemption claim for land compensation required verification. The matter was remanded for fresh examination.
The court accepted medical treatment as an explanation for failure to file appeal in time but found it insufficient without conditions. The ruling underscores that relief can be granted while balancing procedural discipline through costs.
The court addressed denial of a GST refund arising from repeated deficiency memos on a leasehold transfer. It held that the refund must be processed promptly upon application, reinforcing accountability of tax authorities.
The High Court set aside GST registration cancellation where fraud was alleged without evidence or particulars. It held that vague notices and bald orders violate natural justice.
he Bill limits block assessments for other persons to the actual year of undisclosed income. The key takeaway is reduced compliance burden where no search was conducted on the taxpayer.
The Finance Bill, 2026 converts key penalties for audit and reporting delays into mandatory fees. The shift aims to reduce disputes by replacing discretionary penalties with predictable, capped charges.
The law now proposes a single consolidated assessment-cum-penalty order for under-reporting of income, reducing multiple proceedings and long-drawn uncertainty for taxpayers.
