Non-furnishing of reply under GST due to fault of auditor: Matter remitted back

Siva Cotton Vs State Tax Officer (Madras High Court) Madras High Court directs to remit the matter back to respondent since ex-parte order was passed due to non-filing of reply and the same was on account of non-compliance on the part of the auditor. Accordingly, writ disposed of. Facts- The present petition is preferred by the petitioner. It is contested that upon receipt of the show cause notice issued by the respondent/Assessing Officer dated 07.10.2024, vide letter dated 03.01.2025, the petitioner requested the respondent to grant 15 days’ time for filing a detailed reply along with ...