Court Restores GST Registration After Finding Vague Show Cause Notice and Violation of Natural Justice Principles The HC set aside an order cancelling the petitioner's GST registration, finding procedural irregularities in the cancellation process. The revenue ...
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Court Restores GST Registration After Finding Vague Show Cause Notice and Violation of Natural Justice Principles
The HC set aside an order cancelling the petitioner's GST registration, finding procedural irregularities in the cancellation process. The revenue authority had issued a vague show cause notice citing only "Others" as grounds for cancellation, later claiming the business was "non-existent" at the registered address despite the petitioner informing about an address change. The Court determined there was prima facie non-application of mind and violation of natural justice principles, as authorities failed to properly consider the petitioner's reply and denied opportunity to be heard. The matter was remanded with notice issued to the respondent/revenue for further proceedings.
Issues: Challenge to order dated 22.02.2022 passed by Joint Commissioner, Central Goods and Service Tax (Appeals-I), Delhi regarding cancellation of GST registration.
Analysis: 1. The petitioner contended that the impugned order was flawed for various reasons, pointing out that the show cause notice issued by the revenue only mentioned "Others" as the reason for proposing cancellation of GST registration.
2. The record revealed that the registration cancellation order was passed on 06.08.2021, followed by an application for revocation on 21.10.2021. Subsequently, a show cause notice dated 17.11.2021 stated that physical verification found the unit "non-existent" at the registered premises, leading to rejection of the revocation application on 08.12.2021.
3. Despite the petitioner informing about the change in address in their reply to the show cause notice, the application for revocation was still rejected. The petitioner's appeal to the Appellate Authority met the same fate, indicating a lack of consideration of relevant information and failure to provide an opportunity to be heard.
4. The Court observed that the matter prima facie appeared to involve non-application of mind and a breach of the principles of natural justice. The concerned officer should have considered the petitioner's reply and allowed their authorized representative to present their case.
5. Consequently, the Court issued notice to the respondent/revenue, and the respondent's counsel accepted the notice, indicating a willingness to provide instructions. If instructions are received to resist the petition, a counter-affidavit will be filed before the next hearing scheduled for 26.05.2022.
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