Unreasoned GST order cannot be Sustained: Madras HC

Jupiter & Co. Vs Deputy State Tax Officer (Madras High Court) In a recent judgment, the Madras High Court addressed critical issues surrounding the rejection of a taxpayer’s response in GST proceedings. The case of Jupiter & Co. versus Deputy State Tax Officer highlighted discrepancies in how tax authorities handled the petitioner’s explanations under the Tamil Nadu Value Added Tax Act, 2006. The petitioner, Jupiter & Co., a dealer under the VAT regime, received a show cause notice regarding discrepancies in their GST returns. Despite timely responses explaining mismatc...