The Madras High Court recently condoned a 288-day delay in a GST appeal, citing the taxpayer’s ill health and lack of notice. This ruling contrasts with a stricter Jharkhand High Court decision on a similar matter.
The Bombay High Court held that multiple GST show-cause notices for the same issue and period cause harassment, quashing an order-in-original due to an ongoing DGGI investigation.
The Supreme Court clarifies Section 6(2)(b) of the CGST Act, ruling that a summons is not a “proceeding” and defining “same subject matter” to prevent parallel investigations.
A Punjab and Haryana High Court ruling mandates a customs duty refund and ₹50 lakhs compensation for perishable goods that were obstructed and ruined.
The Allahabad High Court quashed GST orders in the J.T. Steel Traders case, holding that proceedings for excess stock must use sections 73/74, not the penal section 130.
Telangana High Court rules an order passed one day after the statutory limitation period under GST law is void, emphasizing strict adherence to legal deadlines.
The Gujarat High Court ruled that a show-cause notice issued without granting reasonable time to respond to audit queries violates natural justice and is not valid.
The Gujarat High Court has quashed a penalty order under the GST Act, ruling it invalid because it was issued on the same day as the SCN, violating natural justice.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a tax order against a deceased person is legally void. Revenue can initiate new proceedings against the legal heirs under Section 93 of the CGST Act.
The Delhi High Court ruled that consolidated Show Cause Notices for multiple years are valid in fraudulent ITC cases, dismissing a petition and upholding a penalty.
