Cancellation of a petitioner's Goods and Services Tax (GST)...

Cancellation of a petitioner's Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration. The Show Cause Notice (SCN) did not provide specific details of the allegations, violating principles of natural justice. The petitioner had applied for revocation of the cancellation order, stating that business activities were halted due to COVID-19 but would resume gradually. The petitioner provided property tax receipts and explained ownership of the principal place of business. The cancellation order was passed by the Proper Officer based on directions from another authority, which was impermissible. The Proper Officer was required to independently assess the reasons for cancellation. The High Court set aside the SCN, cancellation order, and appellate order, directing the respondents to restore the petitioner's GST registration forthwith.