Technical Glitch Led to Wrong GSTIN Cancellation: Gujarat HC Directs Restoration

Mansingh Somabhai Chaudhari Vs State of Gujarat & Ors. (Gujarat High Court) The Gujarat High Court has overturned the cancellation of a Goods and Services Tax Identification Number (GSTIN), ruling that the cancellation was the result of a “technical glitch” and not a voluntary request by the taxpayer. In the case of Mansingh Somabhai Chaudhari vs. State of Gujarat & Ors., the court determined that the tax authorities had erroneously canceled the petitioner’s primary GSTIN, leading to a host of problems for the taxpayer, including an inability to file returns, pay taxe...