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Visible Alpha Solutions India Private Limited Vs Commissioner (Allahabad High Court)
Introduction: In a significant judgment, the Allahabad High Court has set a precedent that is poised to alter the landscape of filing appeals under the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) regime. The case, Visible Alpha Solutions India Private Limited Vs Commissioner, addressed the contentious issue regarding the necessity of submitting self-certified copies of orders when appeals are filed electronically. This judgment stemmed from an order dated October 18, 2023, where the petitioner’s appeal was rejected by the respondent on the grounds of being time-barred, owing to the alleged non-submission of a self-certified copy of the order within the stipulated time as mandated by Rule 108 of the CGST Rules, 2017.
Detailed Analysis: The crux of the matter revolved around the interpretation of Rule 108 of the CGST Rules, which outlines the procedure for filing an appeal to the Appellate Authority. The petitioner contended that the rule exempts the requirement of filing a self-certified copy of the order when the appeal is filed electronically on the common portal. The Court’s deliberation focused on clarifying the provisions of Rule 108, particularly the provisos that were misinterpreted by the appellate authority in rejecting the appeals as time-barred.
The High Court’s analysis highlighted that the first proviso to Rule 108 applies exclusively to scenarios where the decision or order appealed against is not uploaded on the common portal. In contrast, the case at hand involved appeals that were electronically filed, rendering the requirement moot. The Court emphasized the shift towards digital filings in the CGST framework, acknowledging the system’s efficiency in streamlining the appeal process.
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