Case Law Details
Hitachi Nest Control Systems Pvt. Ltd. Vs Additional Commissioner Of Central Tax (Karnataka High Court)
In a landmark judgment, the Karnataka High Court ruled that directors of a dissolved company are not liable for Goods and Services Tax (GST) liabilities determined after the company’s dissolution. The case of Hitachi Nest Control Systems Pvt. Ltd. vs. Additional Commissioner of Central Tax highlighted critical legal interpretations under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) and the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act. This decision underscores the legal protections for directors of companies that have been legally dissolved, providing clarity on post-dissolution liabilities.
Background of the Case
Hitachi Nest Control Systems Pvt. Ltd. (the petitioner) sought several reliefs through a writ petition, primarily challenging a show-cause notice dated September 29, 2023, and an adjudication order dated December 27, 2023. The company argued that these notices and orders were issued after the company’s dissolution, rendering them invalid.
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