Interim Stay Granted as GST Authorities Allegedly Ignore Council-Backed Circulars

Aditya Birla Health Insurance Co. Ltd Vs Union of India (Bombay High Court) The Bombay High Court heard a batch of writ petitions challenging GST demands confirmed by the Additional Commissioner, Central Goods and Service Tax and Central Excise, Palghar Commissionerate. The demands related to co-insurance premium and/or ceding commission. The petitioners argued that the impugned orders were contrary to Circulars dated 11 October 2024 and 28 January 2025 issued by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs pursuant to a decision of the GST Council, which was impleaded as a party. It was co...