High Court upheld the validity of the suo motu power under Section 56 and the classification finding, but held that the clarificatory order holding that “thermic fluid heaters” were not specifically covered under Schedule III and were taxable at 12.5% as a residuary (RNR) item under SRO 82/2006 could operate only prospectively from 07.04.2016 onwards, and not for AY 2009–10.
Andhra Pradesh High Court held that common show cause notice and/or common order for different tax periods is impermissible. Accordingly, common order for assessment periods 2017-2018 to 2022-2023 is liable to be set aside and matter remanded back to respondent.
Madras High Court directs petitioner to deposit 25% of the disputed tax amount and quashed impugned order since petitioner failed to furnish reply to GST SCN. Accordingly, court also directs to furnish reply within stipulated time period.
Madras High Court held that benefit of exemption under Notification No. 46/2011-Cus. dated 01.06.2011 not admissible without a valid ASEAN-India Free Trade Area [AIFTA] certificate. Accordingly, appeal of department allowed.
Kerala High Court held that appeals on identical issue can be disposed by passing single order containing single DIN. Thus, passing of single order for multiple appeal is legally valid. Accordingly, writ disposed of.
Andhra Pradesh High Court held that this Writ Petition is disposed of relegating the petitioner to the alternative remedy of appeal provided under the GST Act. Accordingly, writ disposed of with direction to prefer appeal before appellate authority.
Andhra Pradesh High Court held that since services by way of renting of residential dwelling for use as residents is exempted from payment of GST, GST already paid is to be refunded back without considering period of limitation. Thus, writ petition is allowed.
The court held that the BIS registration exemption under the Plywood and Wooden Flush Door Shutters (Quality Control) Order, 2024, applies to micro enterprises even for imports, directing clearance of goods without requiring BIS certification.
Kerala High Court held that since statute doesn’t provide for any outer time limit, assessment under section 17D of the Kerala General Sales Tax Act, 1963 should be finalized within reasonable period.
Delhi High Court held that redemption fine needs to be waived once the tax payer has availed the benefits of Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme, 2019 [SVLDR Scheme] and has paid the amount in terms thereof.
