Madras HC Directs GST Reimbursement Under GCC for Tax Regime Change

Sakthi Constructions Vs Additional Chief Secretary/Commissioner (Madras High Court) The Madras High Court disposed of three writ petitions filed by contractors challenging orders rejecting their claims for reimbursement of GST paid after the implementation of the GST regime, price escalation/price adjustment under the General Conditions of Contract (GCC), and refund of retention amounts. The petitions related to integrated storm water drainage works awarded pursuant to tenders floated in 2015. The contractors had earlier approached the Court seeking directions for determination and reimburseme...