Reward to GST Evasion Informers Is Discretionary, Not Enforceable by Right: Delhi HC

XY Vs Union of India And Ors (Delhi High Court)

In XY vs Union of India and Others (Delhi High Court), the petitioner approached the Court claiming entitlement to a reward for allegedly providing information that led to detection of Goods and Services Tax (GST) evasion by M/s Shakti Enterprises. The petitioner contended that despite her contribution to the investigation, she had not been considered for the grant of reward as per the Notification dated July 31, 2015, issued by the Central Board of Excise and Customs (Anti-Smuggling Unit).

According to the petitioner,

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