M/S Jain Sons Steel vs. Govt Of Nct Of Delhi
Held
The High Court found no grounds to interfere with the impugned order. The appeal was filed after a delay of nearly four years and four months, far exceeding the condonable period.
Facts
The petitioner assailed an order that dismissed their appeal on the grounds of limitation. The appeal was filed significantly beyond the prescribed time limit under the GST Act.
Key Issues
Whether the Appellate Authority was justified in dismissing the appeal on grounds of limitation, given the substantial delay in filing.
Sections Cited
Section 107(1), Section 107(4)
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O R D E R % 18.09.2026
Through the present Writ Petition, the Petitioner assails the order dated 20.05.2024 [‘Impugned Order’], whereby his Appeal was dismissed on the ground of limitation, as the same was filed beyond the condonable period.
As per Section 107(1) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, an Appeal is required to be filed within a period of three (03) months from the date of communication of the decision or order. Under Section 107(4) of the said Act, the Appellate Authority may, if satisfied that the appellant was prevented by sufficient cause from presenting the Appeal within the aforesaid period, allow the same to be presented within a further period of one (01) month.
In the present case, however, the Appeal was filed after a delay of nearly four (04) years and four (04) months, i.e., well
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