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Logistics Services Classified as Rental Without Ownership Transfer Under GST Notification 11/2017 at 18% Rate
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AAR determined that the applicant's Vehicle Leasing and Logistics Management Services do not involve transfer of vehicle ownership. The services encompass comprehensive logistics support including vehicle management, maintenance, replacement, loading/unloading, and transportation. The services are classified under HSN/SAC 997319 as residual entry for leasing or ren

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Tax Proceedings Require Separate Annual Orders, Court Mandates Individual Determinations for Each Financial Year from 2017 to 2024
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HC directs second respondent to issue separate orders for each financial year in tax proceedings. The court mandates individual determinations for FY 2017-2018 through 2023-2024, finding composite orders legally improper. Petitioner is granted one month to file reply for FY 2022-2023 and 2023-2024. The court references precedent establishing re

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Manual CGST Rule 97A Refund Applications Valid Despite Electronic Filing Requirement
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HC held that manual refund applications under CGST Rules are maintainable. The court invalidated the tax authority's rejection of a 100% EOU's input tax credit refund application solely on grounds of manual filing. Relying on Rule 97A's non-obstante clause, the court determined that manual applications are valid, and electronic filing is not the exclusive method. The impugned order dated 1

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Jurisdictional Defect Invalidates Tax Notice: Procedural Fairness Mandates Fresh Examination of ITC Reversal
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HC held that the impugned notice and order were quashed due to lack of jurisdictional propriety. The respondent-Authority failed to provide adequate intimation regarding ITC reversal, and the petitioner demonstrated genuine unawareness of procedural requirements. The Court remanded the matter back to the Adjudicating Authority to conduct a de novo examination of ITC

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GST Proceedings Quashed: Procedural Lapses and Failure to Communicate Order Invalidate Administrative Action
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HC quashed GST proceedings initiated against petitioner due to procedural irregularities in order issuance. The court found a violation of natural justice principles as the respondents failed to upload the GST DRC-07 order on the portal or communicate it to the petitioner on the date of its passing. The absence of proper communication and upload of the order rendere

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Fraudulent ITC Claim Rejected: Petitioner Directed to Pursue Appellate Remedies Under Section 107 of CGST Act
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HC dismissed the writ petition involving fraudulent Input Tax Credit (ITC) availment, declining to exercise judicial review. The court emphasized the significant impact on GST regime and exchequer, directing the petitioner to pursue appellate remedies under Section 107 of CGST Act, 2017. The petitioner was granted liberty to file an appeal by 15th July, 2025, with

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Fraudulent ITC Claim Rejected: Petitioner Directed to Pursue Appellate Remedy with Mandatory Pre-Deposit Under Section 107
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HC dismissed the writ petition involving fraudulent Input Tax Credit (ITC) availment. The Court held that adequate notice was provided to the Petitioner and, given the fraudulent nature of the case and potential impact on the GST regime, writ jurisdiction would not be exercised. The Petitioner was granted permission to file an appellate remedy by 15th

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Tamil Nadu Housing Board Cannot Retroactively Charge Additional GST After Advertising Inclusive Prices in Property Sales
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HC ruled that TNHB cannot claim additional GST from petitioners after advertising and executing agreements with an inclusive price. The court held that TNHB, being in a dominant drafting position, cannot retroactively demand extra payment. Petitioners who paid the full advertised price are entitled to sale deeds without further GST charges. Those who pai

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GST Liability Challenge Rejected: Petitioner Must First Exhaust Administrative Appeal Mechanism Under Section 107
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HC dismissed the writ petition, declining to adjudicate the GST liability dispute. The court found significant discrepancies in the petitioner's self-declared turnover values across different documents and inconsistent financial reporting. Citing SC precedent, the court held that the petitioner must first exhaust the alternative statutory remedy by filing an ap

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Tax Interest Penalty Invalidated: Electronic Cash Ledger Deposit Halts Levy Under Rule 88 B(1) of CGST Rules
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HC quashed the impugned order dated 30.12.2023 regarding interest levy for delayed GSTR 3B return filing. The court held that interest liability ceases upon tax deposit in the electronic cash ledger, relying on precedent in a similar case. Rule 88 B(1) of C.G. & S.T. Rules, 2017 was deemed clarificatory in nature, rendering retrospective/prospective effect arguments

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Legal Challenge Succeeds: Notice Invalidated Due to Procedural Flaws and Violation of Natural Justice Principles
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HC allowed the petition challenging the SCN issued beyond prescribed limitation period. The court found procedural irregularities in the notice, specifically the lack of opportunity for hearing, which violated principles of natural justice. The impugned order was set aside and remanded back to the Adjudicating Authority. The Petitioner was granted permission to

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Procedural Fairness Prevails: Rectification Order Quashed for Denying Petitioner's Right to Be Heard and Fundamental Hearing Principles
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HC held that the rectification application was improperly processed due to violation of principles of natural justice by denying the petitioner an opportunity of hearing. Relying on prior judicial precedent, the court set aside the original order dated 28th February, 2025 and directed that the rectification application be reconsidered afte

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Tax Dispute Resolved: Consolidated Show Cause Notice Upheld, Petitioner Granted Right to Challenge Order Under Section 74
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HC adjudicated a tax dispute involving procedural irregularities in service of show cause notice (SCN). The court found that a consolidated SCN was issued across multiple financial years under Section 74 of the Central Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017, addressing short payment and input tax credit issues. Despite no prior hearing notice to the Petitioner

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Judicial Review Mandates Enhanced Communication Protocols for Efficient Legal Proceedings and Transparent Administrative Processes
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HC adjudicated a procedural matter concerning natural justice principles, specifically addressing communication deficiencies in legal proceedings. The court mandated the Registry to implement communication protocols for efficient case processing within the CGST Department. Key directives included: deputizing two officers from CGST and CX Delhi

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ITC Claim Blocked: Advance Ruling Denied Due to Ongoing Investigation Under Section 98(2) First Proviso
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AAR rejected the advance ruling application concerning Input Tax Credit (ITC) entitlement for commercial property leasing. The ruling determined that prior investigative proceedings precluding the advance ruling application triggered Section 98(2) first proviso. Specifically, summons issued before the ruling application and taxpayer's submission of ITC details demonstrat

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GST Ruling Clarifies Silver Transactions: Barter as Supply, Job Work Exemptions, and HSN Code Guidelines
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The AAR ruled on multiple GST-related queries concerning silver transactions. Key holdings include: barter exchanges constitute 'supply' under GST law, even without monetary transactions. Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) does not apply to job work by unregistered individuals. HSN codes were specified for various silver materials: Silver Scrap (7112), Melted Silver Rods (7

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Goods Detention Case: Conditional Release Granted with 25% Deposit, Bank Guarantee, and Personal Bond for Remaining Demand
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HC granted relief in goods detention case, directing respondents to release detained conveyance and goods upon petitioner depositing 25% of goods value (Rs. 2,56,965) and furnishing bank guarantee for 75% (Rs. 7,70,895), along with executing a personal bond for remaining demand. The court's decision was based on petitioner's specific submissions and al

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Bank Account Attachment Order Lifted After Procedural Review of Tax Dispute Under CGST Act Section 107
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HC adjudicated a tax dispute involving procedural challenges to bank account attachment under CGST Act. The court determined that subsequent appellate proceedings and Supreme Court's prior intervention rendered the original bank account freezing order unsustainable. Given the petitioner's utilization of statutory appellate remedies under Section 107 and the progression of

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HC Quashes SCN 09/2023 Due to Notice Service Flaws, Grants Petitioner Fresh Opportunity to Respond
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HC remanded the matter concerning SCN No. 09/2023 due to procedural irregularities in notice service. The court noted that prior to 16th January 2024, show cause notices were uploaded in 'Additional Notices Tab', potentially preventing proper access. Considering the petitioner did not receive adequate opportunity to be heard, the HC directed the adjudicating authority to prov

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Legal Challenge Succeeds: Show Cause Notice Invalidated for Violating Natural Justice and Procedural Fairness Principles
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HC quashed the summary of show cause notice and order for procedural violations under AGST Act, 2017. The court found that issuing a summary notice without providing an opportunity of hearing constituted a breach of natural justice principles. Following precedent in a similar case, the HC set aside the impugned orders and granted authorities liberty to i

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Tax Credit Challenge Dismissed: Systematic Fraud Allegations Expose Fictitious Input Tax Credit Claims Under Scrutiny
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HC dismissed the writ petition challenging tax credit demand, finding systematic fraudulent ITC availing by the petitioner. The key supplier M/s Fortune Graphics Limited was untraceable, with its director admitting no actual goods supply occurred. While declining immediate judicial intervention, the HC permitted the petitioner to pursue appellate remedies u

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GST Show Cause Notice Upheld: Procedural Technicality Cannot Override Substantive Legal Communication Under Section 73
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HC rejected the petition challenging a GST show cause notice, holding that an inadvertent misdescription in document title does not invalidate its substantive content. The court found the document clearly identifiable as a valid Section 73 notice through portal description, watermarks, and accompanying context. The ex-parte order was deemed sustainable, em

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Tax Credit Dispute: Appellate Path Opened with Nuanced Pre-Deposit Guidelines for Challenging Ineligible Input Tax Claims
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HC held that the demand for ineligible input tax credit used for discharging outward tax liability involves potential duplication of demands. The court relegated the petitioner to the Appellate Authority, permitting appeal filing by 15th July, 2025, with pre-deposit mandated only for specific demand paragraphs. The court directed that any existing depos

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Tax Notification 56/2023 Struck Down: Limitation Period Extension Invalidated, Demand Order Nullified Under Section 168A CGST Act
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HC invalidated Notification No. 56/2023-Central Tax, which extended limitation periods under Section 168A of CGST Act for financial years 2018-19 and 2019-20. The court found the notification legally unsustainable, effectively setting aside the time limitation extension and consequently nullifying the subsequent demand order of Rs. 1,20,01,973 r

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GST Liability Payment Approved in Instalments, Authorities Directed to Review Petitioner's Financial Constraints Within 3 Weeks
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HC allowed the petitioner's application for GST liability payment in instalments under Section 80 of CGST Act, directing respondent authorities to consider the representation within three weeks. The court recognized the petitioner's financial constraints and mandated a reasoned decision on the instalment request, subject to interest payment under

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