The Karnataka High Court held that the two-year limitation under Section 54 of the CGST Act is mandatory. However, it condoned a six-month delay through writ jurisdiction because double taxation was undisputed and directed processing of the refund.
The Telangana High Court held that the arrest was supported by material collected during the investigation indicating involvement in alleged GST evasion and online gaming operations. The Court found no illegality in the exercise of arrest powers under the CGST Act.
The Allahabad High Court held that service of a GST show cause notice solely through the common portal is insufficient once registration has been cancelled. The adjudication order was quashed for violating principles of natural justice.
The Supreme Court stayed further proceedings arising from a Section 74 GST order while examining whether writ petitions can be entertained despite statutory appellate remedies. The Court linked the matter with a pending case involving similar jurisdictional and natural justice concerns.
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Andhra Pradesh High Court held that GST officers of a transit State cannot invoke Sections 129 or 130 against goods merely passing through the State. The ruling clarifies that IGST transactions unrelated to the State do not confer detention or confiscation powers.
Gujarat High Court held that GST paid on cotton seed oil cake must be refunded since the product is exempt as cattle feed under Notification No. 02/2017-CT (Rate). The ruling clarifies that exemption depends on end use as cattle feed, not the supply route or purchaser category.
The Delhi High Court held that an adjudication order passed by an officer who never personally heard the assessee violates principles of natural justice. The Court ruled that “one who hears must decide” and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication.
GSTAT directed service through registered post/speed post after notices sent via portal and email failed to receive any effective response from the Department. The Tribunal held that Section 169 of the CGST Act permits cumulative modes of service to ensure proper adjudication and natural justice.
The Gujarat High Court held that authorities cannot pass adverse GST orders without complying with the mandatory hearing requirement under Section 75(4). The Court ruled that even if the assessee opts against personal hearing, principles of natural justice must still be followed.
