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Tax Dispute Resolution: GST Returns Remanded with 10% Payment Requirement and Procedural Clarification for Further Hearing HC reviewed a GST tax discrepancy case involving disputed returns and procedural communication issues. The court set aside the original order, directing ...
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Tax Dispute Resolution: GST Returns Remanded with 10% Payment Requirement and Procedural Clarification for Further Hearing
HC reviewed a GST tax discrepancy case involving disputed returns and procedural communication issues. The court set aside the original order, directing the petitioner to remit 10% of disputed tax and submit a reply within two weeks. The respondent was instructed to provide a personal hearing and issue a fresh order within two months, effectively remanding the case for further procedural review without imposing costs.
Issues involved: Challenge to Order-in-Original dated 08.12.2023 regarding alleged discrepancy between GSTR 3B and GSTR 1 returns, lack of communication of show cause notice and order to the petitioner.
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Challenge to Order-in-Original: The petitioner received notice in Form ASMT 10 dated 08.06.2023 alleging a discrepancy between the petitioner's GSTR 3B and GSTR 1 returns. The petitioner responded on 05.07.2023 stating that there was no difference and that excess tax had been paid under GSTR 3B. Subsequently, a show cause notice dated 26.08.2023 and the impugned order dated 08.12.2023 were issued. The petitioner contended that they were unable to respond to the show cause notice or participate in proceedings as the notice and order were only uploaded on the GST portal and not communicated through any other means.
Contentions of the Parties: The petitioner submitted documents to establish non-liability regarding the alleged discrepancy and expressed willingness to remit 10% of the disputed tax demand as a condition for remand. On the other hand, the respondent highlighted that the impugned order followed an intimation and show cause notice, with two personal hearing opportunities provided to the petitioner.
Court's Analysis and Decision: The court noted that while the petitioner replied to the notice in Form GST ASMT 10, they failed to respond to the subsequent intimation and show cause notice. The impugned order confirmed tax liability due to the petitioner's lack of response to the show cause notice, disregarding the earlier reply. Considering the circumstances, the court deemed it just and appropriate to provide the petitioner with an opportunity.
Final Order: The impugned order dated 08.12.2023 was set aside on the condition that the petitioner remits 10% of the disputed tax demand within two weeks and submits a reply to the show cause notice within the same period. Upon receiving the petitioner's reply and being satisfied with the remittance, the respondent was directed to afford a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner, including a personal hearing, and issue a fresh order within two months. The case was disposed of with no costs incurred, and related motions were closed accordingly.
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