Cvv Trading Company vs. Assistant Commissioner Of State Tax, (Re-Designated As Deputy Commissioner)
Held
The Court set aside the impugned assessment orders to the extent of ITC disallowance, acknowledging the difficulties faced by small dealers during the initial GST rollout (2017-18). It directed the petitioners to appear before the State Tax Officer with all relevant documents to support their ITC claim, and the officer to pass fresh orders within two weeks after hearing them.
Facts
Petitioners, registered GST dealers, challenged assessment orders for AY 2017-18 disallowing Input Tax Credit (ITC) and imposing tax, interest, and penalty. The disallowance stemmed from discrepancies between GSTR 2A and 3B, and the petitioners' failure to respond to various notices (ASMT 10, DRC-01A, DRC 01) or produce supporting documents.
Key Issues
Whether the disallowance of Input Tax Credit (ITC) and consequential demands were valid, considering the initial phase of GST implementation and the petitioners' claim of possessing evidence. Whether the petitioners should be granted a fresh opportunity to present their case and documents.
Sections Cited
Rule 99(1), Rule 142(1A), Section 73(1), Section 73(5)
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE DINESH KUMAR SINGH FRIDAY, THE 29TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2023 / 7TH ASWINA, 1945 WP(C) NO. 31056 OF 2023 PETITIONER/S:
ANAZ ABDUL RAHIMAN KUTTY, AGED 43 YEARS NAS MEDICALS, PRATHANGAMOOD JN, KAYAMKULAM, ALAPPUZHA DISTRICT., PIN - 690502
BY ADVS. K.N.SREEKUMARAN P.J.ANILKUMAR (A-1768); N.SANTHOSHKUMAR
RESPONDENT/S:
1 STATE TAX OFFICER, STATE GOODS & SERVICES TAX DEPARTMENT, KAYAMKULAM, PIN - 690502 2 STATE TAX OFFICER (ARREAR RECOVERY) O/O. THE JOINT COMMISSIONER, TAX PAYER SERVICES, STATE GOODS & SERVICE TAX DEPARTMENT, ALAPPUZHA., PIN - 688001 3 STATE OF KERALA REPRESENTED BY ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY (TAXES), GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM., PIN - 695001 4 UNION OF INDIA, REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, MINISTRY OF FINANCE, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, NORTH BLOCK, NEW DELHI., PIN - 110001
RESHMITA RAMACHANDRAN-GP THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 29.09.2023, ALONG WITH WP(C).31026/2023, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
W.P.(C) No.31056 & 31026/2023
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNA
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