Execution of Subsisting Government Contracts Awarded in pre or post GST Regime without updating Rate: HC directs to File representation before Additional Chief Secretary

Classic Vs State of West Bengal (Calcutta High Court) This writ petition has been filed for the relief by way of direction upon the respondents authority concerned to bear the additional tax liability for execution of subsisting Government contracts either awarded in the pre-GST regime or in the post GST regime without updating the Schedule of Rates (SOR) incorporating the applicable GST while preparing Bill of Quantities (BOQ) for inviting the bids. The petitioners have also prayed for relief of issuance of direction upon the respondents authority concerned to neutralize the impact of unfores...