HC directs GST department to consider request of petitioners for issuing copies of statements

Thomas Mathew Vs The State Tax Officer (IB) (Kerala High Court)

While refusing to consider the request of the petitioners, the Proper Officer failed to state any reason. The officer had not mentioned that giving copy of the statements would cause prejudice to the investigation. The request of the petitioners for issuing copies of statements already recorded by the investigating officer, as mentioned earlier was refused to be considered. There is a marked distinction between refusing to consider and rejecting an application f

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