M/S. Kisan Mitan vs. Union Of INDIA
Held
The Court held that the writ petition could be disposed of by directing Respondent No. 2, the GST Council, to take an appropriate decision on the mail forwarded by Respondent No. 4 on November 2, 2018. The Court noted that a significant period had elapsed since the mail was pending before Respondent No. 2. Therefore, it was expected that Respondent No. 2 would take a decision within a reasonable period, preferably within 90 days from the date of receipt of a copy of the order. The Court did not delve into the merits of the petitioner's claim regarding the submission of the Tran-1 Form itself but focused on ensuring a decision-making process by the GST Council. No specific issue was expressly left undecided, other than the ultimate outcome of the petitioner's claim which is contingent on the GST Council's decision.
Facts
The petitioner, M/s. Kisan Mitan, a proprietorship firm, filed a writ petition challenging their inability to submit the Tran-1 Form electronically by the due date of December 27, 2017. The petitioner had informed the concerned authorities about the difficulties faced. Respondent No. 4, the Principal Commissioner, Central Excise, Customs and Service Tax (Central GST and Central Excise), had forwarded a mail to the GST Council (Respondent No. 2) on November 2, 2018, seeking an appropriate recommendation regarding the petitioner's claim for submitting the Tran-1 Form electronically. However, no decision was taken by the GST Council on this mail.
Key Issues
1. Whether the GST Council (Respondent No. 2) is obligated to take a decision on the mail forwarded by the Principal Commissioner, Central Excise, Customs and Service Tax (Respondent No. 4) concerning the petitioner's inability to submit the Tran-1 Form electronically, and if so, within what timeframe? (Question of law and procedure, relating to administrative action and timelines). Petitioner's contention: The petitioner, having faced technical difficulties in submitting the Tran-1 Form, is seeking a resolution. The core issue is the lack of a decision from the GST Council despite the matter being escalated by another respondent authority. Revenue/State's contention: The judgment does not explicitly record any specific arguments made by the respondents. However, the Court's direction implies an expectation that the GST Council should act on the forwarded mail.
Sections Cited
Tran-1 Form
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1 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH, BILASPUR Writ Petition (T) No. 121 of 2019 M/s. Kisan Mitan, Main Road, Sadar Bazar, Bilha, Tahsil Bilha, District Bilaspur Chhattisgarh, GSTN - 22ANWPS3099JIZ6 (A Proprietorship Firm) Through Its Sole Proprietor Mr. Hardeep Singh Saluja S/o - Late Ranjit Singh Saluja, Aged About 46 Years, (UID 8804 7707 2039), R/o - Ward No. 3, Guru Nanak Chowk, Bilha, Tahsil Bilha And District Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh ---- Petitioner Versus
Union Of India Through Its Secretary Finance, Department Of Revenue, Room No. 46, North Block, New Delhi 110001
Goods And Service Tax Council, Through Its Chairman/secretary, Office Of The GST Council Secretariat, 5th Floor, Tower II, Jeevan Bharti Building, Janpath Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001 Email- gstcouncil@gov.in 3. State Of Chhattisgarh Through Its Secretary Finance, Central Secretariat, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh, Email- ps.fin-cg@gov.in 4. Principal Commissioner, Central Excise, Customs And Service Tax (Central GST And Central Excise), Central Excise Building, Tikrapara, Dhamtari Road, Raipur Chhattisgarh Email - cexraipur@excise.nic.in 5. Commissioner, Commercial Tax, Behind Rajbhawan, Civil Lines
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