Ms Pc World vs. The State Tax Officer

WP(MD)/24608/2024HC MadrasGSTCNR HCMD01108133202418 October 2024Bench: HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ7 pages
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Held

The Court quashed the impugned order and directed the petitioner to deposit 25% of the disputed tax. The assessment order was to be treated as a show cause notice, allowing the petitioner to submit objections and receive a hearing.

Facts

The petitioner challenged an assessment order, alleging it was passed without proper service and in violation of natural justice principles due to technical glitches on the GST portal. The petitioner was unable to access notices and participate in proceedings.

Key Issues

Whether the assessment order was validly served and if the petitioner was afforded an adequate opportunity to be heard, considering alleged technical issues with the GST portal.

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Before: and

The present Writ Petition is filed challenging the impugned order passed by the respondent dated 31.12.2023 on the premise that the same is made in violation of principles of natural justice.

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It is submitted by the learned counsel for the petitioner that the petitioner is a registered d

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