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ITC of FY 2017-18 blocked

SUSHIL BANSAL

Dear experts,

our client purchased goods from a supplier in the FY 2017-18.Now the registration of the supplier cancelled by the department from the date which is before our purchase date and our ITC blocked by the department on dated 30.4.2024.My querry is whether this action of the department is legally valid as we have not been issued any show cause notice & the time limit of notice u/s 73/74 has already expired.

Client Challenges Retrospective Cancellation of ITC Due to Supplier's GST Status; Considers Appeal Under Rule 86A, Sections 73/74 A client faced blocked Input Tax Credit (ITC) for FY 2017-18 after their supplier's GST registration was retrospectively canceled. The client questioned the legality of this action, as they received no show cause notice (SCN) and the time limit for such notice had expired. Respondents advised that retrospective cancellation without proper notice is often challenged successfully in courts, and suggested filing an appeal or writ petition. They discussed relevant legal provisions, such as Rule 86A and Sections 73/74, and emphasized the importance of proving genuine transactions and the absence of fraud for ITC entitlement. (AI Summary)
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Ganeshan Kalyani on May 2, 2024

Sir, in the below case law, the Hon'ble High Court modified the GST cancellation order to operate prospectively from the date of issuance of the SCN thereby holding that, GST registration should not be cancelled retrospectively when the SCN issued is vague in nature and no opportunity was granted to file objection against retrospective cancellation.

M/s. Friends Media Add Company v. Principal Commissioner of Goods and Service Tax - 2024 (2) TMI 806 - DELHI HIGH COURT

Shilpi Jain on May 3, 2024

There are also cases where the HCs have held that in spite of the retrospective cancellation of registration the ITC cannot be denied in the hands of the recipient since at the time purchases were made by the recipient the registration of the supplier was active. 

Shilpi Jain on May 3, 2024

If any order has been passed consider filing an appeal. Else, file a writ in HC.

SUSHIL BANSAL on May 3, 2024

Tysm Ganeshan Sir & Shilpi madam for your quick response.My querry is under which provisions the department can block ITC of the recepient when the time to issue SCN u/s 73/74 has already elapsed.If the action is beyond the law then certainly writ petition/appeal to be filed.  

Padmanathan KV on May 3, 2024

Rule 86A per say does not speak about time limit. It is only a temporary step taken on a protective basis. However the final recovery anyways can be done only under section 73/74 which in your case is time barred. So, it may be a good ground to raise.

Also consider whether principles of natural justice etc... have been adequately followed.

In case the amount is huge and your working capital will be affected, you may also consider writ petition.

SUSHIL BANSAL on May 3, 2024

Tysm padmanathan Sir for your expert advice.I think time limit for section 74(10) order is 05.02.2025 for the FY 2017-18 & hence the department can take action u/s 74.Sorry to mention that time limit for section 74 has elapsed.Plz correct me if I am wrong.

KASTURI SETHI on May 3, 2024

Last date for issuance of SCN  for 17-18  is    0 5 or 07/11.2024.

Padmanathan KV on May 4, 2024

For invoking Sec 74 Dept has to establish mens rea. Merely because supplier's registration has been cancelled doesnt mean that there is fraud/ intention to evade by recipient unless there is a collusion between the two. 

SUSHIL BANSAL on May 4, 2024

Sir,

I think it should be 6 months prior to 05.02.2025.

KASTURI SETHI on May 4, 2024

.Sh.Sushil Bansal Ji,

W.r.t. your above post, even then  the issuance of SCN is not time barred, if the elements of mens rea are present. If all the transactions are genuine and duly accounted for in the books of account, retrospective cancellation of the registration of the supplier cannot disentitle the buyer/recipient. Regarding the invocation of the extended period, the burden of proof is cast upon the department  (there are so many case laws) but regarding  correct availment of ITC, the burden of proof is cast upon the assessee (buyer) under Section 155 of CGST.

In this case, investigation is in progress. We cannot expect  disclosure of full facts on public forum. Otherwise also  the querists hesitate to disclose full facts on the public forum. and In the absence of full facts, correct and fool-proof advice is not possible.

Right time of seeking advice on public forum is after the issuance of SCN and NOT prior to the issuance of SCN. It is not in the interest of the assessee though name is not disclosed. No need to explain in detail. Half-disclosure of facts means half-baked reply.   

SUSHIL BANSAL on May 6, 2024

Tysm sir for your guidance

SUSHIL BANSAL on May 6, 2024

Shilpi Madam, 

Could you plz tell me one or two latest important HC judgements on ITC blocking

SUSHIL BANSAL on May 7, 2024

tysm sir

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