GST Assessment Order Set Aside Due to Lack of Opportunity to Reply to SCN: Karnataka HC

Bhoo Developers Vs DCIT (Karnataka High Court) The petitioner challenged an order passed under Section 73(9) of the KGST Act, 2017, where adjudication proceedings resulted in a demand based on audit findings relating to non-payment of GST and development charges to the landowner. The authority had noted that despite multiple opportunities, the petitioner failed to respond to the show cause notice and proceeded to confirm the demand accordingly. The petitioner submitted that the failure to reply was due to bona fide lapses and requested an opportunity to respond, citing potential financial prej...