Madras HC Quashes Order under GST Against Deceased Assessee

Sahaya Kapil Bosco Vs Deputy State Tax Officer (Madras High Court) The Madras High Court recently intervened in a tax assessment case, setting aside an order issued against a deceased individual. The case, Sahaya Kapil Bosco Vs Deputy State Tax Officer, involved an assessment order dated August 20, 2024, for the 2019-20 assessment year, targeting M. John Bosco, who passed away on May 6, 2021. Sahaya Kapil Bosco, the son and legal heir of the deceased assessee, petitioned the High Court, seeking an opportunity to respond to the show cause notice that preceded the impugned order. The Court noted...