HC upheld denial of input tax credit (ITC) under GST law....

HC upheld denial of input tax credit (ITC) under GST law. Petitioners failed to demonstrate actual receipt of goods and legitimacy of transactions with suppliers. Court emphasized that while Section 7's definition of supply is broad, valid ITC claims must satisfy Section 16(2)(b) requirements. Despite petitioners' argument regarding denied cross-examination of suppliers, HC ruled this wasn't a violation of natural justice. Key findings centered on petitioners' failure to maintain proper documentation, including e-way bills for goods valued over Rs.50,000, and inability to prove physical receipt of goods. Per Rule 36 and Section 16(2), burden of proving valid receipt lies with recipient. Without meeting these statutory requirements, provisional credit must be reversed. Petition dismissed.

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