What are the general disciplines to be followed while imposing penalties

Question 3 – Draft-Bills-Reports – Offences and Penalties, Prosecution and Compounding – FAQ on GST dated 21.9.2016 based on Draft Model GST – Question 3 – Q 3. What are the general disciplines to be followed while imposing penalties? Ans. The levy of penalty is subject to a certain disciplinary regime which is based on jurisprudence, principles of natural justice and principles governing international trade and agreements. Such general discipline is enshrined in section 68 of the Act. Accordingly- no penalty is to be imposed without issuance of a show cause notice and proper hearing in the matter, affording an opportunity to the person proceeded against to rebut the allegations levelled against him, the penalty is to depend on the totalit

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