Court Orders Verification of Goods Suppliers for Petitioner, Sets Deadline for Report Submission

The court directed respondents to complete verification of entities supplying goods to the petitioner before the next hearing. Respondents were required to file a report on the verification process and submit a counter-affidavit if resisting the petition, or an affidavit detailing instructions received on IGST refund and supplier verification. The case was scheduled for further hearing on 20.04.2021.

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Issues Involved:
Petitioner's grievance regarding non-remittance of IGST refund for thirteen shipping bills.

Analysis:
The petitioner, an advocate, is aggrieved by the non-remittance of IGST refund for thirteen shipping bills. Mr. Harpreet Singh, representing respondent nos. 2 to 7, undertakes to provide instructions regarding the petitioner's grievance. Notice is issued, and service is accepted by Mr. Harpreet Singh for respondent nos. 2 to 7, and by Mr. Jaswinder Singh for respondent no. 1. Mr. Harpreet Singh commits to informing the court about the reasons for the delay in refunding IGST to the petitioner. It is revealed that verification of entities and persons supplying goods to the petitioner is ongoing. The court emphasizes that the verification process should be completed before the next hearing date and requires a report on the same. Respondents are directed to file a counter-affidavit if they intend to resist the petition, or an affidavit detailing the instructions received regarding IGST refund and verification of the petitioner's suppliers. The matter is listed for further hearing on 20.04.2021.

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