Techversant Infotech PVT LTD vs. Union Of INDIA
Held
The Court held that the circulars issued by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) are binding on the revenue authorities. It also observed that the petitioners have made out a prima facie case for relief, warranting further examination.
Facts
The petitioners are challenging various orders and notices issued under the GST regime, primarily concerning demands for tax, interest, and penalties. The cases involve disputes over the calculation of tax liabilities and the validity of recovery proceedings.
Key Issues
The key issues revolve around the interpretation and application of GST laws and circulars, particularly concerning the calculation of tax liabilities and the validity of recovery actions taken by the authorities.
Sections Cited
Rule 108(1), CGST Rules, 2017
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE DINESH KUMAR SINGH FRIDAY, THE 28TH DAY OF JUNE 2024 / 7TH ASHADHA, 1946 WP(C) NO. 9652 OF 2023 PETITIONER: SALEEM KUNNATHODI,AGED 52 YEARS PROPRIETOR, M/S. SALEEM FURNITURE, PGP- V/499, VADAKKAN BUILDING, CHAPPANAGGADI, MALAPPURAM, PIN - 676503 BY ADVS. MEERA V.MENON R.SREEJITH K.KRISHNA RESPONDENTS: 1 THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT/DEPUTY COMMISSIONER CENTRAL TAX AND CENTRAL EXCISE, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, MALAPPURAM DIVISION, AWWAL TOWER, MIDDLE HILL, MALAPPURAM, PIN - 676505 2 THE SUPERINTENDENT, CENTRAL TAX & CENTRAL EXCISE,MALAPPURAM RANGE, II FLOOR, AWWAL TOWER, MIDDLE HILL, MALAPPURAM, PIN - 676505 3 UNION OF INDIA,REPRESENTED BY SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE), NORTH BLOCK, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001 4 CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES & CUSTOMS, GST POLICY WING, NORTH BLOCK, NEW DELHI , REPRESENTED BY PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER (GST)., PIN - 110001 5 STATE OF KERALA, REPRESENTED BY SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, TAXES DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIATE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695001 BY ADV VISHNU JAYAPALAN BY SR.ADV.SREELAL N.WARRIER, SC SRI MUHAMM
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