Constitutional Challenge to GST Act Clause Moves Forward as High Court Seeks Government's Response on Petition's Merits

HC issued notice to AG challenging constitutional validity of a GST Act clause. Respondents filed an affidavit in reply. Court will examine the petition on the returnable date and has not granted interim relief at this stage.

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The Bombay High Court issued notice to the Attorney General regarding the constitutional validity of a clause in the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. The respondents have filed an affidavit in reply. The court will aim to dispose of the writ petition on the returnable date and has not granted any interim relief at present.

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