Calcutta HC Upholds Ex Parte Service Tax Tax Order Due to Alternate Remedy

Chandra Sekhar Singh Vs Union of India & Ors (Calcutta High Court) Calcutta High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by Chandra Sekhar Singh challenging an ex parte service tax demand order, emphasizing the availability of an alternative statutory remedy of appeal. The petitioner sought to have the 2022 order treated as a show cause notice, allowing a fresh opportunity for a hearing, but the court found no reason to intervene given the petitioner’s prior non-appearance and the lapse of time. The writ petition contested an order dated January 21, 2022, issued by the Assistant C...