GST Order Without Opportunity to Reply Violates Natural Justice: Madras HC

Sundarapandian Vs State Tax Officer (Madras High Court) Order released without giving opportunity to reply is contrary to the principles of natural justice The Hon’ble High Court of Madras in the case Sundarapandian v. State Tax Officer-1 [W.P. (MD) 17429/2024 dated July 29, 2024] held that an order released without giving proper opportunity to reply to the Show Cause Notice (“SCN”) is contrary to principles of natural justice. Facts: Sundarapandian (“the Petitioner”) were served notices vide FORM DRC-01A dated October 26, 2023 and FORM DRC-01 dated November 15, 2023, for the assessm...