GST notice uploaded on GST portal resulted into non-participation of taxpayer: case remanded

Jindal Steel Limited Vs Commissioner (Orissa High Court) Orissa High Court held that mere uploading of demand-cum-show cause notice in Form GST DRC-01 on GST portal under ‘Additional Notices/Orders’ resulted into non-participation. Hence, the ex-parte order passed thereon is quashed and case is remanded back. Facts- The petitioner, engaged in manufacture of semi-finished products of iron, non-alloy steel, flat rolled products of iron, non-alloy steel, other alloy steel in ingots or other forms, filed returns in Form GSTR-9 and Form GSTR-9C for the tax periods from 1st April, 2020 to 31st ...