Madras HC quashed GST order passed by State Tax Officer not having Authority to Pass order

Srinithi Enterprises Private Limited Vs State Tax Officer (Intelligence) (Madras High Court) The Madras High Court addressed two Writ Petitions from Srinithi Enterprises challenging an assessment and rectification order issued by the State Tax Officer (Intelligence). The petitioners argued that the assessment order was invalid as it was issued by an officer not authorized under Circulars No.72/2019 and No.23/2021, which restricted the State Tax Officer’s powers. Additionally, they contended that the revenue effect of the case exceeded the ₹2 crore limit specified for the State Tax Offi...