M/S. Venkata Sai Rcc Pipes And Infrastructures vs. The Joint Commissioner (Appeals-1) And Another
Held
The High Court, following the principle of parity and acknowledging that similar grievances in other writ petitions had led to the setting aside of impugned orders and remittance back to the primary authority, decided to set aside the orders dated January 25, 2022 (cancellation of registration) and October 31, 2022 (appellate order). The matter was remitted back to the Superintendent of Central Tax (2nd respondent) for a fresh decision in accordance with the law. The petitioner was to be given a due opportunity of being heard. The Court also directed that it would be open for the petitioner to file the necessary GST returns in the meantime. The Court expressly left no issue undecided.
Facts
The petitioner, M/s. Venkata Sai RCC Pipes and Infrastructures, a partnership firm engaged in works contract services, obtained a GST registration on August 14, 2019. The Superintendent of Central Tax issued a show cause notice on December 2, 2021, proposing cancellation of registration due to non-filing of GST returns. The petitioner submitted a reply on January 2, 2022. However, the Superintendent proceeded to cancel the GST registration on January 25, 2022. The petitioner's appeal against this cancellation was dismissed by the Joint Commissioner (Appeals-1) on October 31, 2022. The petitioner then filed a writ petition before the High Court challenging these orders.
Key Issues
1. Whether the cancellation of the petitioner's GST registration by the Superintendent of Central Tax and the subsequent dismissal of the appeal by the Joint Commissioner (Appeals-1) are arbitrary, illegal, and in violation of principles of natural justice and the Constitution of India, specifically Articles 14, 19(1)(g), and 21, and the provisions of the GST Act, 2017? Petitioner's arguments: The petitioner contended that the cancellation of registration and the appellate order were arbitrary and illegal. They also highlighted that the Appellate Tribunal, as provided under Section 112 of the CGST Act, 2017, has not been constituted in Telangana, leaving them with no effective alternative remedy and compelling them to approach the High Court via a writ petition. Revenue's arguments: The judgment does not record any specific arguments made by the respondents (revenue).
Sections Cited
Section 112
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[ 32e51 HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA AT HYDERABAD (Special Original Jurisdiction) THURSDAY,THE TENTH DAY OF NOVEMBER TWO THOUSAND AND TWENW TWO PRESENT THE HONOURABLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE UJJAL BHUYAN AND THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE C.V. BHASKAR REDDY WRIT PETITION NO: 40935 OF 2022 Between: M/s. VENKATA SAI RCC PIPES AND INFRASTRUCTURES, Represented by its Managing Partner, JAGANMOHAN REDDY PITTA, Sy.No.297, Kuntloor, Hayath Nagar, Rangareddy,Telangana-500070. ...PETITIONER . AND 1. The Joint Commissioner (Appeals=1), O/o. the Commissioner(Appeals-1), GST and Central Tax 7th Floor, GST Bhavan, L.B. Stadium Basheerbagh, Hyderapad- TS-500004. 2. Superintendent of Central Tax, VANASTHALIPURAM-I Saroor Nagar GST Division, Rangareddy GST Commissionerate, Hyderabad ...RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ or order or direction declaring the action of the respondents in confirming the Appeal of the 2nd Respondent in cancelling the GST registration certificate of the petitioner vide GST No. 36
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