Suo Moto Suspension of GST registration

[POOJA AGARWAL]

In our case the Client's GSTN is suspended (not cancelled) u/s 29 by issuing Reg 17 (Suo Moto suspended). SCN was issued after suspension of registration. We have replied to the SCN submitting that all the GST returns have been filed regularly and no provision of GST laws has been contravened by us; however the GST officer is not responding. Neither the registration is reinstated nor the same is cancelled. What is the legal remedy available now? Revocation application can be filed only after cancellation.

AI Summary

GST Registration Suspended Under Section 29; No Resolution Despite Compliance. Explore Legal Remedies for Reinstatement or Cancellation. A client's GST registration was suspended under Section 29 through a suo moto action, with a show cause notice issued post-suspension. Despite responding to the notice and confirming compliance with GST filing requirements, the GST officer has not provided any resolution, leaving the registration neither reinstated nor canceled. Legal remedies suggested include checking the status of a personal hearing, writing to the officer or higher officials, and potentially approaching the High Court through a writ if unresolved. Additionally, raising a grievance on the CPGRAMS platform was advised.