Seeking reason for blocking ITC

[Shyam Naik]

Dear All,

ITC has been blocked, purportedly u/r 86A. Upon receiving notification from GSTN, we requested to the proper officer to let us know the reason. We again requested for the reason almost after one month. However, department is yet to intimate the reason for taking action of blocking the ITC.

Whether, the reason can be sought by filing an application under the RTI Act.

Regards,

Shyam

AI Summary

Input tax credit blocking: seek a reasoned order; RTI likely ineffective due to investigation exemption.
ITC was blocked under Rule 86A; the taxpayer should make a documented written request to the jurisdictional office seeking a reasoned order stating why Rule 86A was invoked. RTI applications may be refused under the exemption for information that would impede investigation or prosecution. The claimant bears the burden of proving entitlement to ITC, and if representations do not produce a reasoned order, judicial challenge of the rule or of the administrative action has been pursued in some cases.