Service Tax Exemption dispute Cannot Be Adjudicated in Writ Petition: Karnataka HC

AKR Constructions Limited Vs Commissioner Central Goods And Services Tax And Central Excise (Karnataka High Court) In the case AKR Constructions Limited Vs Commissioner Central Goods and Services Tax and Central Excise, the Karnataka High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a service tax order that held the petitioner liable for Rs. 24.03 crore. The petitioner argued that the services in question were exempt under a 2012 notification, but failed to submit supporting documents during the initial proceedings. The respondent contended that the petitioner did not respond to a pre-show caus...