GSTAT held that permissions relating to ticket pricing could not override the statutory requirement to pass on GST rate reduction benefits to consumers. The profiteering demand was sustained.
GSTAT closed the proceedings after noting that the complainant had unconditionally withdrawn the complaint and entered into a settlement with the developer. The Tribunal also held that the matter had already been conclusively adjudicated earlier.
GSTAT held that failure to pass on additional Input Tax Credit benefits to eligible homebuyers violated Section 171 of the CGST Act. The Tribunal ordered refund of profiteered amounts with GST, interest and penalty.
The Tribunal allowed service of notice through registered post and speed post after no response was received regarding verification of documents uploaded on the GST portal.
GSTAT upheld anti-profiteering findings after the developer accepted the DGAP report concerning ITC benefits in a housing project. The Tribunal ruled that excess benefit given to some buyers cannot offset shortfall payable to others.
The GSTAT held that customer emails denying receipt of ITC benefit could not outweigh books of accounts, ledgers, and credit notes showing price adjustments. The Tribunal recognised adjustment of dues as a valid mode of passing GST benefits.
The GSTAT directed the DGAP to re-examine profiteering calculations after observing a possible miscalculation in the Input Tax Credit figures. The Tribunal sought additional documents and ordered submission of a supplementary report.
The GSTAT set aside the DGAP’s profiteering report after questioning the methodology used to calculate Input Tax Credit benefits in a real estate project. The Tribunal directed a fresh investigation and recalculation of alleged profiteering.
GSTAT noted inconsistencies in the DGAP’s findings regarding whether the Respondent had actually increased base prices after GST rate reduction. The Tribunal held that such contradictions required comprehensive reinvestigation.
The Tribunal noted that the Applicant repeatedly failed to appear or file objections despite multiple opportunities being granted. In absence of any rebuttal, GSTAT proceeded on the basis of the DGAP report and available records.
