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Procedural Lapses in GST Notice Invalidate Department's Order Due to Non-Compliance with Statutory Upload and Communication Requirements
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GST
HC found procedural irregularities in GST Department's notice and order issuance. The Show Cause Notice was not uploaded on the portal, and the order signed on 30th April 2024 was uploaded on 5th May 2024, beyond prescribed limitation period. HC directed GST Department to establish a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) ensuring: (a) portal

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Electronic Cash Ledger Payment Directive Upheld: Administrative Order Survives Constitutional Challenge Without Procedural Irregularities
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GST
SC dismissed the Special Leave Petition challenging an administrative directive regarding electronic cash ledger payment mandates. The constitutional challenge under Article 14 was rejected after noting the recent deletion of CGST Rule 96(10) in 2024. The HC's original order remained undisturbed, with the court finding no procedural or s

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GST Ruling: Construction Services Taxed at 18% with Land Value Deduction, No Special Exemptions Apply
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GST
The AAR ruled that GST on construction work for prospective clients is liable at 18% under SAC 9954, with a 1/3 deduction for land portion. The transaction does not qualify for lower tax rates or exemption under accommodation services. Monthly/annual maintenance charges are also subject to 18% GST under SAC 9995. The ruling clarifies that sub-leasing or assignment of const

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Water Quality Management Contracts Clarified: Tax Exemption Based on Service Composition and Goods Percentage Threshold
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GST
The AAR determined the tax classification for various water quality management service contracts. Pure services involving operation, maintenance, consultancy, and management without goods supply qualify for tax exemption under Notification No. 12/2017-Central Tax (Rate). Contracts involving composite supplies with goods exceeding 25% of contract value wil

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Air Conditioning and Fire Extinguishing Systems Lease Ruling Sent Back for Comprehensive Tax Classification Review
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GST
The AAAR remanded the case to the WBAAR for a fresh determination of the tax classification for leasing/rental services involving air conditioning and fire extinguishing systems. The appellate authority found that the previous ruling cannot be considered a binding precedent, as advance rulings are specific to individual applicants under Section 103 of the CGST

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Transshipment Penalty Dismissed: Technical Portal Errors Not Sufficient Grounds for Direct Writ Challenge, Appellate Remedy Preferred
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GST
HC dismissed the writ petition on grounds of alternative remedy being available. The petitioner challenged penalty and e-way bill validity arising from technical portal errors during transshipment due to vehicle breakdown. Despite contentions regarding bill extension and portal glitches, the court held that the appellate authority remains co

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GST Registration Cancellation Quashed: Authorities Violated Natural Justice by Improper Notice and Hearing Procedure
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GST
HC allowed petitioner's writ challenging GST registration cancellation. The ex parte order was found non-speaking and violated principles of natural justice. The court held that show cause notice uploaded on GST portal without adequate communication constituted procedural impropriety. Statutory authorities failed to provide reasonable opportunity of hearing.

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Legal Challenge Succeeds: GST Registration Cancellation Invalidated Due to Procedural Defects in Show Cause Notice
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GST
HC found the show cause notice procedurally defective due to lack of critical administrative details, rendering the GST registration cancellation order invalid. The notice failed to specify the issuing authority's name, designation, and hearing particulars. The cancellation order was deemed cryptic and demonstrated non-application of mind. Consequently, the HC

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Digital Signatures Critical: GST Show Cause Notice Invalidated for Procedural Defect in Signature Authentication Process
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GST
HC ruled that the show cause notice under section 73 and Form GST DRC-01A were procedurally invalid due to absence of digital signatures as mandated by Rule 26(3) of Jharkhand GST Rules, 2017. The court found the notices and subsequent order (Annexure-7 and 8) vitiated by the signature defect. While setting aside these documents, the HC granted liberty t

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Anticipatory Bail Denied: Applicant Linked to Fictitious Firm Fails to Secure Pre-Arrest Relief Under GST Inquiry
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GST
HC denied transit anticipatory bail for applicant associated with a non-existent firm facing GST inquiry summons. The court emphasized that pre-arrest bail should typically be sought in the jurisdictional court. Transit anticipatory bail is an exceptional remedy, not routinely granted. The application was dismissed due to applicant's absence during hearing and

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Input Tax Credit Denied for Unsold Inventory at GST Transition, Precedent Limits Dealer's Retrospective Credit Claims
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GST
HC held that a registered dealer cannot claim Input Tax Credit (ITC) for goods remaining in closing stock that were not re-sold before GST regime introduction. The court determined that since the goods were unsold at the transition point (1.7.2017), the dealer cannot treat the input tax as credit. The judgment affirmed that GST Act's implementation effectiv

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Seizure of Mentha Oil Upheld: GST Act Sections 35, 73/74 Govern Accounting Discrepancies and Tax Determination
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GST
HC dismissed the writ petition challenging seizure of unaccounted mentha oil and caustic soda. The court held that under GST Act, section 35 mandates proper accounting of goods, and when discrepancies are found, sections 73/74 shall apply for tax determination. Section 130 cannot be invoked for proceedings related to excess stock discovered during survey. Preceden

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Refund Claim Rejected: Unutilized CENVAT Credit Challenge Fails Under Statutory Interpretation and Precedent
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GST
HC dismissed writ appeal challenging refund application under Section 142(3) for unutilized CENVAT credit. The court upheld the Single Judge's ruling, finding the refund claim unsustainable based on Supreme Court precedent and existing statutory provisions. The appellant's arguments regarding refund under Section 55 of CGST Act were rejected as futile. The court det

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Taxpayer Wins Relief: Authorities Must Align GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B Forms Within One Month, Resolve Grievances Promptly
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GST
HC allowed the writ petition concerning tax return discrepancies between GSTR-1 and GSTR 3B. The court directed tax authorities to rectify the GSTR 3B form in alignment with GSTR-1 contents within one month, mandating the petitioner to submit a manual application. The authorities were further instructed to address any consequential grievances within two month

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Simultaneous Proceedings Challenged, Petitioner Granted Relief Under Sections 70 and 74, to proceed before Central Authority only
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GST
HC allows petition challenging simultaneous GST proceedings, quashing the SCN issued by state authorities under Section 70 and Section 74. The court directed the petitioner to file reply before the central GST authority, considering recent circulars and precedential judgments. The key relief includes: (i) quashing of impugned SCN, (ii) liberty t

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Electronic Credit Ledger Unblocked: Rule 86A Challenge Succeeds After Procedural Flaws Expose Lack of Fair Hearing
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GST
HC allows petition challenging blocking of electronic credit ledger under Rule 86A of CGST Rules. The court found the impugned order invalid due to lack of pre-decisional hearing and absence of cogent reasons. The order invoking Section 86A was quashed, directing immediate unblocking of the electronic credit ledger. Respondents retain liberty to proceed agains

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Taxpayer Must Comply with GST Circular 224/18/2024, Pre-Deposit Mandatory Under Section 112(8) for Appellate Rights
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GST
HC held that petitioner must comply with Circular No. 224/18/2024-GST by making pre-deposit under Section 112(8) of CGST Act and filing a mandatory undertaking/declaration with proper jurisdictional officer. Petitioner demonstrated willingness to submit required documentation. Writ petition disposed of, granting liberty to petitioner to file the requisite und

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Freight Forwarding Services Refund Claim Upheld: Full ITC Refund and Interest Ordered Under Section 54(11)
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GST
HC ruled in favor of the petitioner, directing release of refund claim and applicable interest for unutilized Input Tax Credit (ITC) related to freight forwarding services. The court held that under Section 54(11) of CGST Act, 2017, the department cannot withhold refund without a pending appeal challenging the Appellate Authority's order. The refund must be released w

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Statutory GST Show Cause Notices Upheld: Complex Transactions Require Detailed Computation for Multiple Parties
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GST
HC dismissed the writ petition challenging the issuance of GST show cause notices (FORM DRC-01 and DRC-02). The court held that when multiple parties are involved in complex transactions, the show cause notice providing computation details for each noticee is sufficient. The court declined to intervene in ongoing adjudication proceedings, emphasizing the limited

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Supreme Court Orders Recovery of Missing Administrative Files, Directs Certified Copies and Document Handover for Comprehensive Case Resolution
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GST
SC directed the respondent department to furnish certified copies of three lost original files (File nos. 11-13), while maintaining all existing legal contentions. For original file nos. 1-10, the department agreed to hand over the documents, with the assessee required to collect them from the concerned department. All pending appl

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Liberty to Appeal Under CGST Act Section 107 Granted with Mandatory Pre-Deposit and Merit-Based Adjudication
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GST
HC granted petitioner liberty to file appeal under Section 107 of CGST Act by 15th July, 2025, with mandatory pre-deposit. The court permitted appellate remedy to be adjudicated on merits without limitation bar. The pending decision in Quest Infotech case regarding consolidated show cause notice across multiple financial years shall potentially bind appellate procee

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GST official nabbed for taking Rs 45,000 from Noida bizman
GST
Dated:- 20-5-2025
PTI
Noida, May 20 (PTI) A GST official was caught red handed while taking a bribe of Rs 45,000 from a Noida-based businessman on Monday, police said.
The arrest was made by the Vigilance Team, Meerut Sector. A case has been registered against the GST officer at Knowledge Park Police Station in Greater Noida, they said.
Pramod Tiwari, the complainant, claimed that his firm's VAT and GST have been deposited in the concerned department on time. However, on April 29, he received a call from a person, Bhudev, who told him that the assessment of the year 2016-17 and 2017-18 is pending, they said.
Along with this, Tiwari was also asked to deposit the

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Tax Compliance Clarity: Section 128A MGST Act Explains Eligibility, Payment Processes, and Dispute Resolution Mechanisms
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GST – States
The trade circular addresses key interpretative issues regarding Section 128A of the MGST Act, 2017, specifically clarifying two critical points: (1) taxpayers who paid taxes through GSTR-3B before 1st November 2024 remain eligible for benefits under Section 128A, subject to proper officer verification; and (2) for notices/orders spanning period

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Provisional Bank Account Attachment Under Section 83 Quashed Due to Lack of Substantive Revenue Risk Evidence
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GST
HC quashed the provisional attachment of petitioner's bank account under Section 83 of CGST Act, 2017. The court found the respondents' action arbitrary, lacking substantive evidence of revenue risk. Despite petitioner's non-cooperation in show cause proceedings, the attachment was deemed invalid as the authorities failed to demonstrate a reasonable apprehension of

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Procedural Defects in GST Assessment Undermine Liability of penalty Determination Under Section 122(2)(b)
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GST
HC determined that the imposition of penalty under Section 122(2)(b) of the GST Act, 2017 was procedurally flawed due to non-compliance with Rule 142(1A) regarding communication of tax details. The court found the tax liability determination for July 2017 to March 2019 legally erroneous. As an interim measure, the court directed the petitioner to deposit 20% of the tax

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