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Metalex Agencies Vs State Tax Officer (Kerala High Court)
Introduction: Metalex Agencies brought a writ petition before the Kerala High Court, contesting the assessment order issued under the KSGST/CGST Act, 2017 (Exhibit P-7). The petitioner’s claim for transitional credit was scrutinized, leading to discrepancies and subsequent disallowance of certain credits. The court’s decision on the availability of statutory remedies under the GST Act is pivotal in understanding the legal recourse available to taxpayers.
Detailed Analysis:
1. Petitioner’s Claim: Metalex Agencies, a registered dealer under the KSGST Act, filed returns for the financial year 2017-18, including a claim for transitional credit. However, discrepancies were noted in the claimed transitional credit during the examination of returns. This discrepancy led to the issuance of a Show Cause Notice, highlighting the alleged violations of Section 140 read with Rule 117 of the CGST Act.
2. Assessment Proceedings: The assessing authority examined the documents submitted by the petitioner and issued an order disallowing a portion of the transitional credit claimed. The petitioner was further levied with interest and penalty under the Act.
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