GST appeals should not be rejected solely for non-appearance where sufficient cause exists and the substantive input tax credit dispute remains unexamined. A mismatch between GSTR-3B and GSTR-2A/GSTR-2B does not, by itself, establish wrongful ITC availment; compliance must be verified against invoices, books of account, supplier details, payment records and other transaction evidence. For FY 2017-18 pending proceedings, the applicable verification mechanism should be applied. A subsequently issued CA/CMA certificate may be considered as corroborative evidence if verifiable from contemporaneous records. Fresh determination should address the mismatch, certificate, ledgers and reconciliation before sustaining tax, interest or penalty.
GST appeals should not be rejected solely for non-appearance where sufficient cause exists and the substantive input tax credit dispute remains unexamined. A mismatch between GSTR-3B and GSTR-2A/GSTR-2B does not, by itself, establish wrongful ITC availment; compliance must be verified against invoices, books of account, supplier details, payment records and other transaction evidence. For FY 2017-18 pending proceedings, the applicable verification mechanism should be applied. A subsequently issued CA/CMA certificate may be considered as corroborative evidence if verifiable from contemporaneous records. Fresh determination should address the mismatch, certificate, ledgers and reconciliation before sustaining tax, interest or penalty.
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