Allahabad High Court Stays ₹16 Crore GST Demand on Snack Foods

Shree Girraj Food Products Vs Union of India and 7 others (Allahabad High Court) In a significant development, the Allahabad High Court has ordered an interim stay on the recovery of a substantial Goods and Services Tax (GST) demand of ₹16.85 crore, along with interest and penalty, against Shree Girraj Food Products. The demand arose from an alleged incorrect classification of savoury snack products. The case, Shree Girraj Food Products Vs Union of India and 7 others, stems from an inspection conducted in 2018 under Section 67 of the SGST/CGST Act, 2017. At that time, State Tax Officers exam...