No Coercive Measures for GST Arrears Recovery Amid Writ Petition: Orissa HC

Chirag Industries Bhubaneswar Vs Additional Commissioner of State Tax (High Court Orissa) In a noteworthy ruling, the Orissa High Court has put a temporary halt to coercive actions against Chirag Industries of Bhubaneswar during the pendency of their writ petition. The case pertains to the demand of GST arrears, with the contention primarily revolving around penalty and fine. The writ petition came into consideration primarily because the Second Appellate Tribunal, the usual forum for such issues, is not yet constituted. Chirag Industries’ challenge before the first appellate authority w...