Karnataka HC directs GST Rate Hike Consideration on Pre-Existing Work Order

Athreya Constructions Vs Executive Engineer Pwd Division (Karnataka High Court) The Karnataka High Court heard a petition filed by Athreya Constructions concerning the increase in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate applicable to a work order issued to them by the Executive Engineer, PWD Division, Chitradurga. The work order, dated September 28, 2021, was for the construction of a mini Vidhana Soudha at Hosadurga. At the time the work order was issued, the prevailing GST rate was 12%. However, a notification dated July 18, 2022, increased this rate to 18%. Athreya Constructions raised invoic...