Portal-based GST appeal compliance required the appellate...

Portal-based GST appeal compliance required the appellate authority to examine whether an earlier deposit could be adjusted as the pre-deposit for appeals against de novo assessment orders. The High Court directed consideration of the taxpayer's representation in light of the GST portal appeal manual, including the need for approval from the competent authority, and with reference to the Supreme Court ruling in VVF (India) Limited. The writ petitions were disposed of with a direction to decide the request for recognition of the amount already deposited for appeal purposes.