Jharkhand HC Dismissed Writ Petition Due to Availability of Alternate GST Appeal Remedy

Jugsalai Nagar Parishad Vs Union of India (Jharkhand High Court) The Jharkhand High Court dealt with multiple writ petitions challenging orders passed by adjudicating authorities under the CGST Act, 2017. The primary issue before the Court was whether such writ petitions were maintainable when an alternative statutory remedy of appeal under Section 107 of the CGST Act was available to the petitioners. The petitioners, comprising Municipal Corporations and Nagar Parishads, contested the GST demands imposed on them. They argued that such demands were inherently illegal and without jurisdiction. ...