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JVN Traders Pvt Ltd Vs Principal Commissioner of Department of Trade And Taxes (Delhi High Court)
In the case of JVN Traders Pvt Ltd Vs Principal Commissioner of Department of Trade And Taxes, the Delhi High Court addressed the delay in disposing of an application for GST registration cancellation. Despite the petitioner’s closure of business and application submission, the registration cancellation request remained pending.
The petitioner, represented by learned counsel, sought direction from the court to compel the respondent to process the application for GST registration cancellation. The delay stemmed from the respondent’s request for clarifications and future communication details, which the petitioner claimed to have already provided.
During the court proceedings, both parties consented to expedite the matter for final disposal. The petitioner asserted the closure of their business and the submission of the cancellation application on 22.01.2024. However, despite the lapse of time, the application remained unresolved.
The respondent, through their counsel, acknowledged seeking clarifications and communication details from the petitioner. While the petitioner claimed to have already provided the necessary information, they agreed, without prejudice, to furnish the details within a week as per the respondent’s request dated 21.04.2024.
The court, considering the submissions of both parties, disposed of the petition by permitting the petitioner to furnish the requested details within one week. Additionally, the court directed the proper officer to decide on the application within four weeks from the date of the judgment, ensuring compliance with legal procedures.
The Delhi High Court’s decision in the case of JVN Traders Pvt Ltd Vs Principal Commissioner of Department of Trade And Taxes underscores the importance of timely disposition of applications related to GST registration cancellation. By allowing the petitioner additional time to furnish required details, the court upheld principles of procedural fairness while ensuring adherence to statutory obligations. This judgment serves as a reminder of the judiciary’s role in safeguarding the rights of taxpayers and maintaining administrative efficiency in tax matters.
FULL TEXT OF THE JUDGMENT/ORDER OF DELHI HIGH COURT
1. Petitioner seeks a direction to the respondent to allow the application of the petitioner seeking cancellation of its GST registration.
2. Issue notice. Notice is accepted by learned counsel for respondent.
3. With the consent of parties, petition is taken up for final disposal.
4. Learned counsel for petitioner submits that petitioner has closed his business and has applied for cancellation of registration on 22.01.2024, however, the application has till date, not been disposed of.
5. Learned counsel for respondent submits that certain clarifications were sought from the petitioner, as also the address for future communication.
6. Learned counsel for petitioner submits that the details have already been provided, however without prejudice, the details shall be provided within one week as sought by the respondent by communication dated 21.04.2024.
7. In view of the above, this petition is disposed of permitting the petitioner to furnish the details as sought for by the proper officer by letter dated 24.01.2024. The details be provided within one week and proper officer shall thereafter decide the application of the petitioner in accordance with law within a period of four weeks from today.
8. Petition is disposed of in the above terms.
9. All rights and contentions of the parties are reserved.
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