₹1.36 Crore Penalty for Tax demand of ₹25000: Madras HC set aside GST Department Order

Hajee S M Ahamed and Company Vs Deputy State Tax Officer (Madras High Court) The case of Hajee S M Ahamed and Company vs Deputy State Tax Officer revolves around a contentious issue of GST compliance regarding the generation of e-way bills. The Madras High Court recently delivered a significant judgment concerning a demand of ₹25,000 in GST and an imposing penalty of ₹1.36 crore, based on allegations of ‘Nil’ value e-way bill generation. The petitioner, Hajee S M Ahamed and Company, challenged an order dated January 19, 2024, before the Madras High Court. The primary contention...