GST Appeal Delay: Counsel Death, Time Granted

Star Yarn Vs State Tax Officer (INT) (Madras High Court) Madras High Court addressed a writ petition filed by Star Yarn, challenging a detention order and a related summary order under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework. The petitioner’s counsel explained that the delay in filing an appeal was due to the demise of their previous counsel on record, which prevented them from obtaining timely legal advice. Additionally, the petitioner had already paid the full disputed tax amount along with a 200% penalty. Consequently, they requested the court to grant them the liberty to file an a...