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Vimal Traders Vs Assistant Commissioner (State Tax) (Madras High Court)
In a recent judgment, the Madras High Court addressed a crucial issue concerning the inadvertent error of mentioning the same invoice number in multiple GST e-way bills. The case of Vimal Traders Vs Assistant Commissioner (State Tax) highlights the importance of procedural fairness and consideration of evidence in tax assessments.
The petitioner, a registered entity under GST laws, faced a challenge to an assessment order primarily due to the non-consideration of their reply and accompanying documents. The error arose during the uploading of e-way bills, where the same invoice number was mistakenly entered for multiple transactions. Despite providing an explanation and relevant bill copies, the assessing authority proceeded with the assessment, leading to the issuance of the impugned order.
While the petitioner’s reply acknowledged the error and provided supporting documents, the impugned order failed to address these submissions adequately. The court observed that the reasons for rejecting the petitioner’s explanation were not outlined, necessitating intervention.
In its judgment, the Madras High Court quashed the impugned order and remanded the matter to the assessing officer. The petitioner was granted an opportunity to submit a fresh reply with all relevant documents within a specified timeframe. This ruling underscores the significance of procedural fairness and thorough consideration of evidence in tax assessments, ensuring that taxpayers are afforded due process and opportunities to present their case effectively.
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