Composite GST notices, mandatory limitation, and same-subject bar: HC upheld valid notices but quashed overlapping proceedings and unauthorised withho...
The case involves a challenge to the extension of the time limit for GST assessment u/s 73 of the CGST/AGST Act, 2017 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The court considered the term 'force majeure' as defined in the Explanation to Section 168A of the Act. Previous extensions were noted. Several High Courts provided interim relief to noticees/assessees, allowing proceedings but no final orders or recovery. The court decided that recovery of the assessed amount shall not be enforced until further orders. The petition was disposed of accordingly.
The case involves a challenge to the extension of the time limit for GST assessment u/s 73 of the CGST/AGST Act, 2017 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The court considered the term 'force majeure' as defined in the Explanation to Section 168A of the Act. Previous extensions were noted. Several High Courts provided interim relief to noticees/assessees, allowing proceedings but no final orders or recovery. The court decided that recovery of the assessed amount shall not be enforced until further orders. The petition was disposed of accordingly.
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