HC admits appeal against non-allowance by GST portal of Interest against ITC

Vandana Global Ltd. Vs Principal Commissioner Central GST & ors. (Chhattisgarh High Court)

Shri Bhishma Ahluwalia, counsel for the petitioner.

Shri Maneesh Sharma, counsel for respondent No.1.

Shri Alok Bakshi, Addl.A.G. for the State/respondents No.2 & 3.

None for respondent No.4.

Heard.

Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that interest on the delayed payment has been levied, petitioner is entitled to adjust the same for input tax credit and can be paid in cash, however GST portal do not allow the same unless and until entire cash is paid.

Respondents are directed to file reply.

Considering the facts, it is directed that no coercive steps shall be taken against the petitioner till the next date of hearing.

List the case after four weeks.

Sd/-
(Goutam Bhaduri)
JUDGE