Blocking of the electronic credit ledger must be accompanied by...

Blocking of the electronic credit ledger must be accompanied by written reasons and followed by opportunity to be heard; the respondent may issue a show cause notice after receipt of an investigation report and must communicate recorded reasons to the taxpayer. The taxpayer may file a reply with additional documentary evidence within one week of receiving the order; the respondent must then fix a personal hearing and decide either to revoke the blocking or issue a speaking order explaining rejection. Timelines: decision within two weeks after reply, or within three weeks if no reply is filed.

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