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Blackberry India Pvt Ltd Vs Commissioner CGST Delhi South Commissionerate & Anr. (Delhi High Court)
The case of Blackberry India Pvt Ltd Vs Commissioner CGST Delhi South Commissionerate & Anr. revolves around a disputed show cause notice issued to Blackberry India Pvt Ltd. The notice pertains to the recovery of CENVAT Credit and interest erroneously refunded, along with penalties imposed for ineligible availment of the credit. The primary parties involved are Blackberry India Pvt Ltd as the assessee and the revenue authority. The legal issue at hand is the validity of the show cause notice and the rightful entitlement of the assessee to the refunded amounts.
Background: In 2013 and 2014, Blackberry India Pvt Ltd filed refund applications, leading to a series of legal proceedings. A show cause notice was issued in 2020, followed by an Order-in-Original rejecting certain refund claims. Appeals were filed subsequently, culminating in a Tribunal order favoring the petitioner’s refund claim. Despite this, the revenue authority persisted, leading to further legal actions, including a writ petition before the High Court.
Contention of the Assessee: The petitioner argued for the validity of their refund claim, supported by legal precedents and interpretations. They contended that the amounts in question were rightfully refunded based on Tribunal and High Court orders. The rationale behind their contention lies in the lawful entitlement established through judicial processes.
Contention of Revenue: The revenue authority argued for the recovery of the refunded amounts, citing procedural grounds and pending appeals before the Supreme Court. They relied on legal provisions and case law to justify their position, emphasizing the possibility of interim orders from the Supreme Court and the pending nature of the legal proceedings.
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