Orissa HC Stays GST Recovery, Orders Consideration of Belated Reply

Indera Motors Vs Commissioner of Commercial Taxes (Orissa High Court) The Orissa High Court addressed a petition challenging the recovery notice issued to the assessee for ₹64,56,777/- in interest arrears. The notice, dated June 25, 2024, required a reply by July 9, 2024. However, the petitioner submitted a delayed response on November 11, 2024, which was received by the authorities on November 13, 2024. The petitioner sought a directive for the tax authorities to consider this belated reply before proceeding with any recovery action. The respondent’s counsel noted that although the reply ...