Assessment Order Set Aside for Lack of Personal Hearing Despite Upload on GST Portal

Velmurgan Starch Industries Vs State Tax Officer (Madras High Court) The Madras High Court disposed of a writ petition challenging an assessment order dated 30.07.2025 passed by the State Tax Officer. The petitioner contended that all notices and communications were uploaded only on the GST common portal and that they were unaware of the show cause notice. As a result, no reply was filed within the stipulated time, and the impugned order was passed without affording an opportunity of personal hearing. The petitioner submitted that they were now willing to pay 25% of the disputed tax amount and...