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Faisal Construction Company Vs Union Territory of J&K and Anr. (Jammu & Kashmir High Court)
The Jammu & Kashmir High Court addressed a writ petition filed by Faisal Construction Company concerning the restoration of their Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration. The petitioner’s counsel argued that their case was entirely covered by a previous judgment of the same court, “Sheikh Mohammad Yousuf v. Union Territory of J&K and Ors.” dated July 26, 2024. After reviewing the arguments and the case records, the court agreed with the petitioner’s assertion. The court determined that the precedent established in the Sheikh Mohammad Yousuf case was directly applicable to Faisal Construction’s situation.
Consequently, the High Court directed Faisal Construction to approach the relevant competent authority within seven days to initiate the GST registration restoration process. The court further instructed the competent authority to restore the company’s GST number immediately, contingent upon the completion of all necessary formalities. To ensure compliance, the court also mandated that Faisal Construction file all outstanding GST returns and deposit any due taxes, along with applicable penalties and interest, within the same seven-day period. The court explicitly stated that if Faisal Construction failed to adhere to these directives within the stipulated timeframe, the order for GST restoration would become null and void. The writ petition was disposed of in accordance with these terms, along with the connected civil miscellaneous application, effectively granting Faisal Construction a limited window to rectify their GST status. The ruling emphasizes prompt actions, and adherence to GST regulations, to maintain operational compliance.
FULL TEXT OF THE JUDGMENT/ORDER OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR HIGH COURT
1. Learned Counsel appearing on behalf of the Petitioner, at the outset, places reliance upon a Judgment dated 26thof July, 2024 passed by this Court in WP (C) No. 1061/2024 titled ‘Sheikh Mohammad Yousuf v. Union Territory of J&K and Ors.’ and submits that the case of the present Petitioner is covered entirely by the aforesaid Judgment.
2. Having heard the learned Counsel for the parties and perused the material on record, we are of the view that the Judgment passed in Sheikh Mohammad Yousuf’s case (supra) covers the case of the present Petitioners This Petition is, accordingly, disposed of with a direction to the Petitioner to approach the Competent Authority for registration of his GST Number within a period of seven days from today. The Competent Authority shall restore the GST Number of the Petitioner immediately, subject to completion of all requisite formalities. The Petitioner shall file the returns and deposit the taxes as well as penalty, along with interest, within seven days. In the event needful is not done by the Petitioner within the stipulated period of time, this Order shall cease to be in operation.
3. Writ Petition shall stand disposed of on the above terms, along with the connected CM.
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