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The HC held that the failure to provide the petitioner the opportunity to cross-examine witnesses whose statements were relied upon under the CGST Act violated the principles of natural justice. Cross-examination, as mandated by the Evidence Act and affirmed by the Apex Court, is integral to ensuring a fair hearing. Consequently, the court set aside the levy of tax and penalty and remanded the matter back to the authority for further proceedings, specifically directing that cross-examination be allowed. The writ petition was disposed of accordingly.
The HC held that the failure to provide the petitioner the opportunity to cross-examine witnesses whose statements were relied upon under the CGST Act violated the principles of natural justice. Cross-examination, as mandated by the Evidence Act and affirmed by the Apex Court, is integral to ensuring a fair hearing. Consequently, the court set aside the levy of tax and penalty and remanded the matter back to the authority for further proceedings, specifically directing that cross-examination be allowed. The writ petition was disposed of accordingly.
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