M/S. Fair Growth Marketing vs. The Additional Commissioner (GST-Appeals)
Held
The High Court set aside the orders of the lower authorities, noting a controversy regarding document production and alleged portal glitches. It held that denying the transitional credit would be arbitrary and unfair, remanding the matter for fresh consideration with an opportunity for the petitioner to produce all required documents.
Facts
A dealer in electronic goods sought to transition Central Excise credit, paid by its manufacturer, to the GST regime under Section 140. The claim was rejected by the original and appellate authorities on grounds of non-production of necessary documentary evidence like Credit Transfer Documents and invoices.
Key Issues
The key legal issue was whether the petitioner was entitled to transitional Central Excise credit under Section 140 of the GST Act, particularly concerning the sufficiency of documentary evidence and the impact of portal glitches on its submission.
Sections Cited
Section 140, Notification No.182/14/2022-GST, Notification No.21/2017-Central Excise (N.T)
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APHC010007562024
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3529] MONDAY, THE TWENTY SEVENTH DAY OF APRIL TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY SIX PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE R RAGHUNANDAN RAO THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE T.C.D.SEKHAR WRIT PETITION NO: 647/2024 Between:
M/S. FAIR GROWTH MARKETING,, 50-50-29/6, SRI GURUDHAM BUILDING, B. S. LAYOUT,VISAKHAPATNAM-530013. REP. BY ITS PROPRIETOR, MR. KAMAL KUMAR JAIN
...PETITIONER AND 1. THE ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONER GSTAPPEALS, THE APPELLATE AUTHORITY, O/O. THE COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL TAX AND CUSTOMS (APPEALS), 3-30-15, RING ROAD, GUNTUR-522006. 2. THE SUPERINTENDENT OF CENTRAL TAX, AKKAYYAPALEM CGST RANGE, 10-50-22, 3RD. FLOOR, SIRIPURAM, LANE OPP. HSBC MAIN GATE, VISAKHAPATNAM-530003
THE UNION OF INDIA, REP. BY THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF FINANCE, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, 136A, NORTH BLOCK, NEW DELHI-110001. 4. THE ASSISTANT/DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL TAX, VISAKHAPATNAM NORTH CGST DIVISION, 10-50-22, 3RD. FLOOR, SIRIPURAM, LANE OPP. HSBC MAIN GATE, VISAKHAPATNAM- 530003
GOODS AND SERVICES TAX COUNCIL, THROUGH ITS CHAIRMAN, GOODS AND SERVICES
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