Madras HC directed to deposit 25% of disputed tax due to non-response to GST notice

Ramesh Associates Vs State Tax Officer (Int) (Madras High Court) Madras High Court held that since petitioner failed to respond to notice issued for mismatch between GSTR-3B and GSTR-2A and non-payment of interest, it is directed that opportunity to explain discrepancies will be granted on payment of 25% of disputed tax. Facts- The petitioner is engaged in the business of providing works contract service to the vendors of Indian Oil corporation and Hindustan Petroleum and is registered under the GST Act. During the relevant period of 2017-18, the petitioner has filed the returns and paid appro...