Calcutta HC Addresses GST Impact on Govt Contracts

Tapan Debnath Vs State of West Bengal (Calcutta High Court) Introduction: In the case of Tapan Debnath Vs State of West Bengal, the Calcutta High Court has issued directions to the West Bengal government regarding the additional tax liability resulting from the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). The key issue addressed was the impact of GST on ongoing government contracts that were sanctioned both before and after the GST regime. Analysis: The writ petition aimed at getting relief in terms of directing the concerned authorities to assume the added tax responsibility for ongoin...