M/S Hatsoff Helicopter Training P Limited vs. The State Of Karnataka
Held
The High Court held that the appellate authority failed to consider the exemption notification and the fact that the services were sponsored by the government. The Court found that the absence of GSTIN on invoices alone should not lead to the denial of exemption without considering other circumstances.
Facts
The petitioner provided helicopter pilot training services to defense establishments and raised invoices without mentioning GSTIN. The authorities initiated proceedings alleging incorrect discharge of tax and denial of exemption. The petitioner had pre-deposited 10% of the disputed amount during the appeal process.
Key Issues
Whether the absence of GSTIN on invoices can lead to denial of exemption for government-sponsored training services, and if the place of supply determination was correctly made.
Sections Cited
Section 12(5), Section 107(11)
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NC: 2023:KHC:42808 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 27TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2023 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE B M SHYAM PRASAD WRIT PETITION NO. 24699 OF 2023 (T-RES)
BETWEEN:
M/S HATSOFF HELICOPTER TRAINING P LIMITED SURVEY NOS 3 AND 4 OPPOSITE ARDC, HAL VIBUTHIPURA, MARATHALLLI POST BENGALURU URBAN, BENGALURU 560037 PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANY (REPRSENTED BY MR T JAGADEESH CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AGED ABOUT 46 YEARS SON OF SRI T CHENGALARAYAN).
…PETITIONER (BY SRI. K.S. NAVEEN KUMAR AND SRI.DAKSHINA MURTHY R.,ADVOCATE) AND:
THE STATE OF KARNATAKA FINANCE DEPARTEMNT VIDHANA SOUDHA DR AMBEDKAR VEEDHI BENGALURU 560001 (REPRESENTED BY ITS FINANCE SECRETARY).
THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF COMMERCIAL TAX (AUDIT 5.4) DGSTO-5, 5TH FLOOR B BLOCK, VTK 2 KORAMANGALA BENGALURU 560047. NARASIMHA MURTHY VANAMALA Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA NC: 2023:KHC:42808
THE JOINT COMMISSIONER OF COMMERCIAL TAXES (APPEALS) 5, ROOM NO 220 2ND FLOOR, BMTC, TTCM B BL
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