Section 73/74 GST Proceedings Cannot Be Based Solely on Turnover Discrepancy Without Fraud or Suppression Evidence

Section 73/74 GST Proceedings Cannot Be Based Solely on Turnover Discrepancy Without Fraud or Suppression EvidenceGSTThe HC held that initiation of proceedings under Section 73/74 of the GST Act for tax determination based solely on the discrepancy betwee

Section 73/74 GST Proceedings Cannot Be Based Solely on Turnover Discrepancy Without Fraud or Suppression Evidence

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The HC held that initiation of proceedings under Section 73/74 of the GST Act for tax determination based solely on the discrepancy between turnover declared in the E-way bill and Form GSTR-9, absent any allegation of fraud, willful misstatement, or suppression, is impermissible. The respondent authority lacked jurisdiction to proceed under Section 73/74 without evidence of such misconduct. Furthermore, initiation under Section 74 requires a prima facie finding of fraud or suppression after preliminary investigation, which was not established. The impugned show-cause notice dated 27.12.2023, the consequential Order-in-Original dated 10.03.2024, and subsequent orders were quashed and set aside for violation of natural justice and lack of jurisdiction. The petition was allowed accordingly.
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