Goods and Services Tax

GST refund claim allowed despite missing Foreign Inward Remittance Certificate when Chartered Accountant certificate provided
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GST
HC allowed the petition challenging rejection of GST refund claim for unutilized input tax credit. Petitioner sought refund but authorities rejected the claim for non-submission of Foreign Inward Remittance Certificate as mandated by CBIC Circular. Petitioner submitted Chartered Accountant certificate evidencing receipt of convertible foreign exchan

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Petitioner entitled to Rs. 3,90,762 VAT refund despite not transitioning credit to GST under Section 174(2)(c)
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GST
HC held that petitioner was entitled to refund of Rs. 3,90,762 representing unadjusted unutilized input tax credit under VAT Act despite not carrying forward such credit under GST regime. Court found that Section 174(2)(c) of GST Act preserved rights acquired under repealed VAT Act. Since mandatory assessment period under Section 34(2) of VAT Act had expired and p

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Vehicle confiscation order quashed under Section 130 for invalid WhatsApp notice service violating statutory requirements
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GST
HC quashed confiscation order under Section 130 of the Act of 2017 for procedural non-compliance. Petitioner's vehicle was detained and confiscated without proper notice as mandated by statute. Respondents served notice via WhatsApp, which constituted invalid service under Section 169, as such practice was only permitted during COVID-19 pandemic. Court

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HC sets aside GST summary notices for violating natural justice under Section 73 CGST Act
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The HC disposed of the writ petition by setting aside the summary of show cause notice dated 08.05.2024 and summary of order dated 30.08.2024 for violating principles of natural justice. The respondent authorities issued summaries without proper SCN under Section 73(1) of CGST Act, 2017 and without passing orders under Section 73(9). Following the precedent established in Construction

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CBIC clarifies jurisdictional authorities for review, revision and appeals of Common Adjudicating Authority orders under Sections 107-108
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GST
CBIC issued Circular No. 250/07/2025-GST clarifying jurisdictional authorities for review, revision, and appeals regarding orders passed by Common Adjudicating Authority (CAA) on DGGI show cause notices. Under CGST Act Sections 107-108, the Principal Commissioner or Commissioner under whom CAA is posted serves as reviewing and revisional

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Ex-parte GST assessment challenged; stay of recovery granted on ten percent pre-deposit until Tribunals constituted
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GST
The HC disposed of a writ application challenging an ex-parte assessment order for violation of natural justice principles covering the period 01.10.2018 to 31.03.2019. Following precedent established in a coordinate bench decision, the court directed that upon payment of ten percent of the disputed tax amount, the petitioner would be entitled to stay of reco

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Petition to quash CGST Section 132(6) proceedings for fraudulent ITC availment dismissed due to prima facie evidence
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GST
The HC dismissed the petitioner's criminal petition seeking to quash proceedings under Section 132(6) of the CGST Act, 2017 for fraudulent ITC availment. The court found that statements on record revealed the petitioner actively managed GST filings and invoice generation for multiple entities, including bogus invoices without actual goods movement, establish

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Writ petition dismissed as statutory appeal under Section 107 CGST Act available for Section 74 order
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GST
The HC dismissed a writ petition challenging an order passed under Section 74(1) of the CGST/KGST Act, 2017 for alleged willful suppression or fraud in tax payment. The petitioner contended that Section 74 was inapplicable as the mistake was rectified through returns and reconciliation statements before proceedings commenced, and argued that the show-cause notice failed to

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HC sets aside appellate order rejecting GST appeal for non-payment of pre-deposit under Section 107
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GST
The HC set aside an appellate authority's order under Section 107 of the WBGST/CGST Act, 2017, which had rejected petitioner's appeal for non-payment of pre-deposit amount. Despite petitioner having statutory remedy before appellate tribunal, the HC noted the tribunal remains unconstituted. Considering petitioner had already deposited equivalent pre-deposit amount, the HC de

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Petitioner wins challenge as recovered amount exceeds total tax demand under Section 107 WBGST/CGST Act
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The HC allowed the petitioner's challenge to an appellate order under Section 107 of the WBGST/CGST Act, 2017. The petitioner had belatedly filed an appeal against a Section 74 order dated 19th January 2021 covering the tax period April 2018 to November 2019, depositing 12.5% of disputed tax under the belated filing scheme. However, Rs.1,45,188 had been recovered from th

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Petitioner cannot repudiate bail deposit offer after securing modification through counsel, SC remits matter for fresh consideration
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GST
The SC set aside both the original bail order and subsequent modification order due to the petitioner's contradictory conduct regarding a Rs. 50,00,000 deposit condition. The petitioner initially offered the monetary deposit through counsel, secured bail modification allowing payment post-release, then repudiated the offer claiming counsel la

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Input Tax Credit claim allowed under Section 16(5) CGST Act despite Section 16(4) limitation bar
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GST
The HC quashed orders dated 26.03.2024 and 30.05.2024 passed by the respondent-Department that reversed/negatived petitioner's Input Tax Credit claim. The court held that while the ITC claim was barred by limitation under Section 16(4) of the CGST Act, 2017, it fell within the prescribed period under Section 16(5) of the same Act. Consequently, the respondent-Department was res

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Assessment order set aside with 10% tax deposit required within four weeks for E-way bill disputes
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GST
The HC set aside the assessment order dated 23.08.2024 involving challenges to E-way bill cancellations for inward/outward activities, non-supply of E-way bills, ITC reversal for wind mill maintenance, and non-production of bank receipts. The petitioner was directed to deposit 10% of the disputed taxes within four weeks from receipt of the court order, as agreed by both parti

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Section 74 TNGST Act orders quashed due to wrong form usage and double jeopardy procedural violations
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GST
The HC quashed orders passed under Section 74 of the TNGST Act, 2017, finding procedural irregularities constituting double jeopardy. The court identified that Form GST DRC 05 was incorrectly issued instead of the proper GST DRC 07 format for adjudication orders. The impugned order dated 27.08.2024 was passed without petitioner's participation in proceedings initiated via

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Assessment order set aside for failing to consider objections on intra-state supplies and SEZ invoices
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GST
The HC set aside the assessment order and remanded the matter to the assessing authority for fresh consideration. The court found violation of natural justice principles as the respondent failed to properly consider the petitioner's objections regarding whether trial balances included only intra-state supplies or also inter-state supplies from Andhra Pradesh. The authorit

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7 businessmen nabbed in Assam for 'GST evasion'
GST
Dated:- 25-6-2025
PTI
Guwahati, Jun 25 (PTI) Seven businessmen have been arrested in Assam for allegedly evading tax by moving goods without proper documentation, an official release said on Wednesday.
The Commissioner of State Goods and Services Tax in a statement said that an FIR was lodged against seven individuals, proprietors of transport and logistics business.
They were allegedly found to be involved in the movement of taxable goods without proper documentation in violation of the provisions of the Assam Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, it said.
Based on intelligence inputs, teams from the GST Intelligence and Enforcement Wing conducted surprise inspections at the Az

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Electronic Credit Ledger blocking orders quashed for violating natural justice under Rule 86A CGST Rules
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GST
The HC quashed orders blocking petitioner's Electronic Credit Ledger and provisionally attaching bank account under Rule 86A of Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017. The court held that respondents failed to provide pre-decisional hearing, violating principles of natural justice, and lacked independent cogent reasons to believe as required under Rule 86A. The impu

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DRI officials seize over 92 lakh illegally-smuggled cigarettes of foreign origin worth Rs. 18.2 crore in Chennai
GST
Dated:- 24-6-2025

In continuation of its fight against illegal smuggling, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in a major operation, has seized 92.1 lakh sticks of foreign-origin cigarettes valued at approximately Rs. 18.2 crore on 23.06.2025.
Acting on a specific intelligence that cigarettes of foreign origin are being smuggled into India from Dubai under the guise of Bathroom and sanitary fittings”, the officers of DRI, Chennai Zonal Unit held a container bound to J-Matadee FTWZ.
Detailed examination revealed that the goods in the said container were mis-declared and it contained 92.1 lakh sticks of

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GST registration cancellation under Section 29(2)(c) can be restored upon compliance with statutory requirements
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GST
The HC disposed of the writ petition challenging cancellation of petitioner's GST registration under Section 29(2)(c) of CGST Act, 2017 for non-filing of returns for six continuous months. The Court held that while the cancellation was legally valid, considering the serious civil consequences, the empowered officer retains authority to restore registration upon

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Writ petition challenging goods detention and tax penalty under Section 129(3) CGST Act dismissed for lacking merit
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GST
HC dismissed the writ petition challenging detention of goods and levy of tax and penalty under CGST Act. Court held the impugned order demonstrated due application of mind, proper consideration of factual matrix and petitioner's submissions, with cogent reasons provided. No procedural impropriety, manifest illegality, or violation of natural justice principl

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Writ petition challenging goods detention and tax levy under Section 129(3) CGST Act dismissed for lacking merit
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GST
HC dismissed petitioner's writ petition challenging detention of goods and levy of tax and penalty under CGST Act. Court held that impugned order demonstrated due application of mind, recorded factual matrix and petitioner's reply, and provided cogent reasons for rejection. No procedural impropriety, manifest illegality, or violation of natural justice principle

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Writ petition dismissed on GST interest demand under Section 50(1), penalty challenge allowed through statutory appeal under Section 107
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GST
The HC dismissed the writ petition challenging GST interest and penalty demands. The petitioner paid disputed tax belatedly, resulting in interest levy under Section 50(1) CGST/TNGST Act, 2017 r/w Rule 88B CGST Rules, 2017, which the Court upheld as non-interferable. Regarding the penalty of Rs. 5,72,052/- imposed under Section 73(9) r/w

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Authority violates natural justice by rejecting taxpayer reply without mandatory hearing under Section 75(4) TNGST Act
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GST
The HC set aside the impugned orders dated 12.03.2025 for violating principles of natural justice and contravening Section 75(4) of the TNGST Act. The respondent authority rejected the petitioner's reply as unacceptable and confirmed defects without providing mandatory opportunity of hearing required under the statutory provision when adverse decisions are

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High Court sets aside GST determination order under Section 73 for violating natural justice principles
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GST
HC set aside determination order under Section 73 of Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 for violating principles of natural justice. Despite respondents' claim of granting hearing opportunity, no notice was served to petitioner indicating such opportunity. Though interim stay was granted by HC, final orders imposing liability were issued immediately after stay expi

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Petitioner may secure goods release with bank guarantee worth 20% of proposed penalty under Section 122 WBGST/CGST Act
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GST
HC challenged SCN issued under Section 122(1)(xviii) read with Section 35(6) of WBGST/CGST Act, 2017 regarding seizure of goods without recording satisfaction as mandated under Section 67. Petitioner exclusively supplies goods to Ministry of Defence with subsisting work orders for Indian Army. Court directed petitioner may seek goods release by furnishing

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