Indusind Media Communications LTD vs. Union Of INDIA
Held
The Court directed the petitioners to approach the Nodal Officer appointed for resolving such grievances. The Nodal Officer is to decide the representations on merits after giving a hearing, and the petitioners can pursue regular appeal remedies against assessment orders.
Facts
The petitioners faced technical difficulties in uploading forms like TRANS-1 during the transition from VAT/Service Tax to GST, resulting in their Input Tax Credit (ITC) not being reflected. They also challenged assessment orders passed by the Assistant Commissioner.
Key Issues
Whether the High Court should entertain writ petitions concerning technical glitches in GST transition and pending representations, or if alternative remedies are available.
Sections Cited
Section 107
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1/8 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA, BENGALURU
DATED THIS THE 11th DAY OF OCTOBER 2018
BEFORE
THE HON'BLE Dr.JUSTICE VINEET KOTHARI
WRIT PETITION Nos.28653/2018 & 29276/2018 (T-RES)
BETWEEN:
INDUSIND MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS LTD. A COMPANY INCORPORATED UNDER THE COMPANIES ACT 1956, AND HAVING ITS REGISTERED OFFICE AT GROUND FLOOR
37, A WING, BRAHMANANDA COURT LAL BAUGH ROAD, BANGALORE-560027 REPRESENTED BY ITS ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER (TAXATION) MR. PRAMOD MEHTA AGE 35 YEARS S/O PRAKASH C MEHTA.
GRANT INVESTRADE LIMITED A COMPANY INCORPORATED UNDER THE COMPANIES ACT 1956 AND HAVING ITS REGISTERED OFFICE AT 3RD FLOOR, NO.109, K H ROAD BANGALORE-560027. REPRESENTED BY ITS ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER (TAXATION) MR. PRAMOD MEHTA, AGE 35 YEARS S/O PRAKASH C MEHTA.
... PETITIONERS
(By Mr. MONISH PANDA, ADV., FOR Mr. HARISH BINDUMADAVAN, ADV.,)
Date of Order 11-10-2018 W.P.Nos.28653 & 29276/2018 Indusind Media Communications Ltd. & Anr. Vs. Union of India & Ors.
2/8
AND:
UNION OF INDIA THROUGH DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, MINISTRY OF FINANCE 46/NORTH BLOCK, NEW DELHI-1
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