Assessment orders passed under the GST scheme in respect of...

Assessment orders passed under the GST scheme in respect of periods including March, April, June and July 2023 are set aside and the affected taxpayer is permitted to have belated returns taken on record; authorities are permitted to examine and adjudicate liability thereafter under the applicable assessment provisions (including proceedings under substantive assessment provisions) in accordance with law. All other contentions remain open. The taxpayer is directed to pay Rs.25,000 to the High Court Legal Services Authority as costs.