Madras HC Orders Fresh GST Adjudication Subject to 25% Tax Deposit Despite Ex-Parte order

Vinayaga Die Stamping Vs State Tax Officer (Madras High Court) The Madras High Court disposed of a writ petition challenging an order dated 22.09.2025 passed under the GST enactments. The impugned order had been preceded by a Show Cause Notice in Form GST DRC-01 dated 06.07.2024, requiring the petitioner to submit a reply and appear for personal hearing. However, the petitioner failed to respond to the notice or participate in the proceedings. The Court noted that the respondent had issued multiple reminders dated 09.12.2024, 09.09.2025, and 17.09.2025, calling upon the petitioner to file a re...