Calcutta HC Directs Consideration of Representation for Pre-GST and Post-GST Govt. Contract Tax Liability

Bikramjit Paul. Vs State of West Bengal & Ors. (Calcutta High Court) Calcutta High Court recently delivered a significant ruling related to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) tax liability for government contracts. This ruling addresses the concerns of taxpayers who were awarded government contracts before and after the GST regime came into effect. Detailed Analysis: The writ petition in question sought relief in the form of a directive to the relevant authorities to bear the additional tax liability arising from the execution of existing government contracts. These contracts had been awarde...