Allahabad HC Quashes ₹50,000 GST Penalty for Lack of Hearing

Sriram Traders Vs State of U.P. (Allahabad High Court) In Sriram Traders Vs State of U.P., the Allahabad High Court quashed a penalty order imposed under Section 125 of the GST Act, ruling that it violated the principles of natural justice. The petitioner had challenged the order, which levied a penalty of ₹50,000, arguing that it was passed without providing any opportunity for a hearing. The court noted that the order did not reflect that any hearing had been granted. The court also observed that the penalty amount was incorrect as the maximum penalty imposable under Section 125 of the GST...