Soumit Sanyal vs. Dy. Com. State Tax, Behalach. And Ors.
Facts
The petitioner, Soumit Sanyal, filed a writ petition (WPA 3645 of 2023) before the High Court challenging an action by the Deputy Commissioner of State Tax, Behala Charge, and others. The court had previously directed the State GST Authority to ascertain if any revenue was due from the petitioner for the restoration of his GST registration. Pursuant to this direction, the State GST Authority, through its advocate, submitted written instructions indicating a revenue due of Rs. 1,60,000/-. The petitioner was seeking the restoration of his GST registration.
Held
The Court disposed of the writ petition by directing the petitioner to pay the identified due amount of Rs. 1,60,000/-. Upon the petitioner making this payment and providing proof of such payment, the concerned respondents (State GST Authority) are mandated to restore the petitioner's GST registration and open the portal within three days of receiving the payment and proof. The reasoning is based on the written instructions submitted by the State GST Authority, which confirmed the revenue due, and the parties' submissions. The ratio decidendi is that payment of undisputed revenue dues, as confirmed by the revenue authorities, is a condition precedent for the restoration of GST registration, and upon fulfillment, the authorities must act promptly to restore the registration and portal access. No issues were expressly left undecided.
Key Issues
1. Whether the petitioner's GST registration should be restored upon payment of the determined revenue due? The petitioner argued for the restoration of his GST registration, implicitly contending that payment of any outstanding dues should lead to the revival of his registration. The revenue (State GST Authority) submitted written instructions confirming a revenue due of Rs. 1,60,000/-. The court's decision hinges on whether this payment would satisfy the conditions for registration restoration. No specific provisions or precedents were explicitly cited by either party in the provided text, but the issue revolves around the procedural requirements for registration restoration under GST law upon payment of dues.
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2023 ks WPA 3645 of 2023 sl. 12 Soumit Sanyal Vs Deputy Commissioner of State Tax, Behala Charge & Ors.
Mr. Sandip Choraria, Mr. Rajarshi Chatterjee … For the Petitioner.
Mr. A. Ray, Ld. GP., Mr. S. Mukherjee, Mr. D. Ghosh, Mr. D. Sahu … For the State.
Heard learned Advocates appearing for the parties.
Pursuant to the earlier direction of this court dated 14th March, 2023, by which Mr. Mukherjee, learned Advocate appearing for the State GST Authority was asked to take instructions as to whether there is any revenue due which is required to be paid by the petitioner for restoration of his registration, Mr.
Mukherjee submits written instruction by which it appears that there is a revenue due amounting to Rs.1,60,000/-. Let such instruction be kept with the record.
Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and submission of the parties including the written instruction filed by Mr. Mukherjee, this writ petition being WPA 3645 of 2023, is disposed of by the order that petitioner shall pay
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