Calcutta HC Dismisses Service Tax Writ for Petitioner’s Failure to Update Address

Rashmi Rungta Vs Union of India & ors. (Calcutta High Court) The Calcutta High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by Rashmi Rungta, who sought to set aside a service tax order, citing a lack of personal hearing. The court’s decision hinged on the petitioner’s failure to formally notify the tax authorities of her address change, which it determined was the reason she missed the hearing notices. The petitioner, Rashmi Rungta, had challenged an order dated March 8, 2024, issued by the adjudicating authority. The order was passed following a show-cause notice regarding alleg...