M/S Sangmesh And Associates vs. The State Of Karnaaka
Held
The Court decided to remand the matter to the stage of the show cause notice. The petitioner was granted one month to reply, and the respondents were directed to consider the case in light of the amended provisions and subsequent circulars.
Facts
The petitioner faced a show cause notice for delay in filing GST returns and claiming input tax credit for FY 2018-19. During arguments, it was noted that amendments to the Finance Act, 2024 extended the time for filing returns and claiming credit.
Key Issues
The primary issue was the petitioner's eligibility to claim input tax credit due to delayed filing, in light of recent amendments extending the time limits for such claims.
Sections Cited
Section 16(4)
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NC: 2024:KHC:49556 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 3RD DAY OF DECEMBER, 2024 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.I.ARUN WRIT PETITION NO. 8699 OF 2023 (T-RES)
BETWEEN:
M/S. SANGMESH AND ASSOCIATES #9, II FLOOR, RADHA BUILDING, 5TH CROSS, SAMPIGE ROAD, MALLESWARAM CIRCLE, BANGALORE-560 003, REPRESENTED BY ITS PROP: SANGMESH YELSHETTY, AGED 50 YEARS.
…PETITIONER
(BY SRI K.M. SHIVAYOGISWAMY, ADVOCATE)
AND:
THE STATE OF KARNAAKA REPRESENTED BY THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, FINANCE DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, BENGALURU-560 001. 2. COMMERCIAL TAX OFFICE LOCAL GOODS AND SERVICE TAX OFFICE-130, BMTC 3RD FLOOR, YESHWANTHPUR, BENGALURU-560 022. 3. UNION OF INDIA THROUGH ITS SECRETARY, (REVENUE), MINISTRY OF FINANCE, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, K HEMA Location: High Court of Karnataka NC: 2024:KHC:49556 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, NORTH BLOCK, NEW DELHI-110 001. …RESPONDENTS
(BY SMT. JYOTI M. MARADI, HCGP FOR R.1 & R.2.)
THIS PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLE
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