Appeal Ex-Parte GST Order Due to Accountant’s Failure to Inform Proceedings: Madras HC

Shalu Cabs Vs Deputy State Tax Officer (Madras High Court) Madras High Court has directed a taxpayer challenging an ex-parte Goods and Services Tax (GST) assessment order to pursue the statutory appeal remedy, acknowledging the petitioner’s claim that lack of awareness about the proceedings was due to their part-time accountant’s exclusive access to the GST portal credentials and failure to relay communications. The case, filed by Shalu Cabs against the Deputy State Tax Officer, challenged an assessment order dated August 27, 2024, for the assessment year 2019-2020, which was passe...