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Shubh Ball Bearings Company Vs Assistant Commissioner (Delhi High Court)
Introduction: In a landmark judgment, the Delhi High Court has sided with Shubh Ball Bearings Company against the Assistant Commissioner, setting a precedent on the procedural requirements for the cancellation of GST registration. The case, challenging the retrospective cancellation of GST registration without detailed reasons, sheds light on the necessity for authorities to adhere to the principles of natural justice and procedural fairness in administrative actions.
Detailed Analysis: The core of the dispute revolved around the cancellation of GST registration of Shubh Ball Bearings Company, dating back to 2017, and the rejection of applications for both cancellation and revocation of this cancellation. The High Court pinpointed several procedural lapses, including the absence of specific reasons in the Show Cause Notice (SCN) and orders rejecting the company’s applications, and the unjustified retrospective effect given to the cancellation order.
The court emphasized that any cancellation of GST registration, especially with a retrospective effect, demands a thorough justification based on objective criteria, beyond mere non-compliance with return filings. The judgment critiqued the arbitrary nature of the cancellation order and the lack of opportunity for the petitioner to address the retrospective cancellation specifically.
Furthermore, the court highlighted the significant consequences of retrospectively cancelling a taxpayer’s registration, such as the potential denial of input tax credit to the taxpayer’s customers, necessitating a careful and reasoned approach by the proper officer.
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