The High Court held that an appellate authority should not decide an appeal on merits when the appellant is absent. The appeal was restored to ensure a fair opportunity of hearing.
The Court ruled that a wrong PIN code in the e-way bill, when the address is correct and documents are valid, cannot justify seizure. The key takeaway is that minor clerical errors do not trigger Section 129 proceedings.
The High Court set aside GST orders where IGST demand was raised despite tax being paid as CGST and SGST. The ruling directs fresh consideration and refund of excess tax, if any, under Section 77.
The court held that documentary records, financial transactions, and surrounding circumstances disclosed a prima facie conspiracy, making discharge impermissible at the pre-trial stage.
The court set aside an adjudication order after finding that the confirmed demand far exceeded the amount proposed in the notice. The ruling reiterates that authorities cannot travel beyond the show cause notice while adjudicating.
The Court ruled that time spent pursuing a rectification application filed within time must be excluded while computing limitation for a GST appeal. The key takeaway is that bona fide rectification proceedings protect appellate rights.
The High Court found that a GST appellate officer filed a misleading personal affidavit while defending a refund order. The ruling underscores that false or evasive statements to the Court can attract criminal contempt.
Allahabad High Court held that bank not permitted to unilaterally reduce interest rates on Fixed Deposit Receipt [FDR] after issuance of the FDRs. Accordingly, these petitions are allowed and bank is directed to compute interest on FDRs at originally contracted rates.
Allahabad High Court held that toll plaza receipts not mandatory for justifying actual physical movement of goods since e-way bill and tax invoice duly produced. Accordingly, order not justified in the eyes of law.
The High Court closed the writ petition after noting that the GST Appellate Tribunal had been constituted, directing the taxpayer to pursue the statutory appeal without limitation objections.
