Karnataka HC Orders Refund of amount encased Amid GSTAT Delay

Cultgear Private Limited Vs Commercial Tax Officer (Karnataka High Court) In the recent case of Cultgear Private Limited vs Commercial Tax Officer, Karnataka High Court addressed the issue of recovery proceedings and the refund of Rs. 11,21,840. The petitioner sought relief through a writ of mandamus, challenging an order from the Joint Commissioner of Commercial Taxes. Central to the dispute was the delay in constituting the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), which hindered the petitioner’s ability to file an appeal. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the absence...