Uflix Industries vs. Union Of INDIA & Ors.
Held
The Court disposed of the writ petition by directing respondent No. 3 to decide the objections filed by the petitioner under Rule 159(5) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017, within three working days. The Court reasoned that since objections had been filed and a hearing was scheduled, it was appropriate to allow the statutory mechanism to function. The Court explicitly stated that if the petitioner remained aggrieved by the decision of respondent No. 3, it would be open to file appropriate proceedings in accordance with the law. The rights and contentions of all parties were left open, and no specific finding was made on the issue of jurisdiction at this stage. The Court did not decide the merits of the attachment order itself.
Facts
The petitioner, Uflix Industries, filed a writ petition before the Delhi High Court challenging an attachment order dated March 18, 2020, issued by respondent No. 3. The petitioner contended that the order was passed without jurisdiction. Prior to filing the writ petition, the petitioner had submitted objections to the attachment order under Rule 159(5) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017. The respondents, represented by learned senior Standing counsel, informed the Court that a personal hearing notice had been issued to the petitioner regarding these objections, and the hearing was scheduled for the same day.
Key Issues
1. Whether the attachment order dated March 18, 2020, issued by respondent No. 3, was passed without jurisdiction, as contended by the petitioner. Petitioner's Contention: The petitioner argued that the attachment order was issued without jurisdiction. They had filed objections under Rule 159(5) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017, challenging the validity of the order. Respondents' Contention: The respondents, through their counsel, stated that a personal hearing notice had already been issued to the petitioner concerning the objections filed, and the hearing was scheduled for the same day the writ petition was being heard. They did not explicitly argue on the merits of the jurisdiction issue but highlighted the ongoing procedural steps for addressing the petitioner's objections.
Sections Cited
Rule 159(5)
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2020 CM Appl. 11935/2020 (exemption)
Allowed, subject to all just exceptions. W.P.(C) 3368/2020 & CM Appl.11936/2020 The petition has been listed before this Bench by the Registry in view of the urgency expressed therein. The same has been heard by way of video conferencing Present writ petition has been filed challenging the attachment order dated 18th March, 2020 issued by respondent No.3 on the ground that it has been issued without jurisdiction.
A perusal of the paper book reveals that the petitioner prior to filing of the present writ petition had filed objections to the impugned attachment ord
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