M/S. S.M.Ispat LTD. vs. Union Of INDIA And 4 Ors.
Held
The Gauhati High Court disposed of the writ petition in light of the directions issued by the Supreme Court of India in the case of Union of India & another vs. Filco Trade Centre Pvt. Ltd. & another. The Supreme Court directed the GST Network (GSTN) to open a common portal for filing or revising TRAN-1 and TRAN-2 forms for a period of two months (September 1, 2022, to October 31, 2022). This opportunity was extended to any aggrieved registered assessee, irrespective of whether they had filed a writ petition or if their case was decided by the ITGRC. The concerned officers were granted 90 days thereafter to verify the claims and pass appropriate orders on merits after providing a reasonable opportunity to the parties. The allowed transitional credit would then be reflected in the Electronic Credit Ledger. The High Court found that the petitioner could avail the benefit of these Supreme Court directions. The issue of whether the petitioner was originally entitled to transitional credit was not decided on merits by the High Court but was rendered moot by the Supreme Court's overarching directions.
Facts
The petitioner, M/s. S.M. Ispat Ltd., filed a writ petition before the Gauhati High Court. The petition concerned the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. The specific tax period and the amount in dispute are not explicitly stated in the judgment. The procedural history indicates that the petitioner approached the High Court, and the matter was decided based on a subsequent order from the Supreme Court of India.
Key Issues
1. Whether the petitioner is entitled to avail transitional credit under the GST regime, specifically through filing or revising TRAN-1 and TRAN-2 forms, given the directions issued by the Supreme Court of India in Union of India & another vs. Filco Trade Centre Pvt. Ltd. & another. Petitioner's Contention: The petitioner, by filing this writ petition, implicitly sought a remedy related to transitional credit. The Supreme Court's directions provide a mechanism for such relief. Revenue's Contention: The revenue, represented by the Assistant Solicitor General of India and Standing Counsel, GST, did not present any specific arguments against the petitioner's claim but participated in the proceedings. The judgment relies on the Supreme Court's order, which addresses the revenue's role in verifying claims.
Sections Cited
TRAN-1, TRAN-2
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THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT (HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH) Case No. : WP(C)/1244/2020 M/S. S.M.ISPAT LTD. MANUFACTURING OFFICE OF COMPANY, N.H. 31, GAURIPUR, AMINGAON, GUWAHATI-781031, DIST. KAMRUP (RURAL), ASSAM, REP BY THE MANAGING DIRECTOR SRI SUSHIL KUMAR JAIN, S/O LT. MOHANLAL JAIN, AGED ABOUT 63, YEARS, PERMANENT R/O BHAGWATI SADAN, JP AGARWALA ROAD, BHARLUMUKH, DIST. KAMRUP (METRO), GUWAHATI, PIN-781009 VERSUS UNION OF INDIA AND 4 ORS. REP.BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVT. OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF FINANCE, PARLIAMENT HOUSE NORTH BLOCK, NEW DELHI-110011 2:THE JOINT SECERETARY TO CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS MINISTRY OF FINANCE NEW DELHI-110011 3:THE ASSTT. COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL GOODS AND SERVICE TAX GUWAHATI DIVISION-1 GST BHAWAN KEDAR ROAD MACHKHOWA GUWAHATI-781001 4:THE SUPERINTENDENT OF CENTRAL GOODS AND SERVICE TAX RANGE-1F GUWAHATI GST BHAWAN KEDAR ROAD MACHKHOWA
Page No.# 2/3 GUWAHATI-781001 5:THE PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF GOODS AND SERVICE TAX GUWAHATI GST BHAWAN KEDAR ROAD MACHKHOWA GUWAHATI-78100 Advocate for the Petitioner
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