Penalty under Section 112 fails where knowledge, admissible statements, and incriminating evidence are not proved against the Customs Broker's directo...
GST registration cancellation requires an adequate opportunity of hearing, not merely a formal chance to respond. The High Court found that the authority fixed a personal hearing before the 30-day reply period had expired and cancelled the registration the next day, which showed undue haste and breached natural justice. The cancellation order was set aside for want of a fair and reasoned decision. The show cause notice was revived, and the competent authority was directed to take the petitioner's reply, grant hearing, and pass a speaking order.
GST registration cancellation requires an adequate opportunity of hearing, not merely a formal chance to respond. The High Court found that the authority fixed a personal hearing before the 30-day reply period had expired and cancelled the registration the next day, which showed undue haste and breached natural justice. The cancellation order was set aside for want of a fair and reasoned decision. The show cause notice was revived, and the competent authority was directed to take the petitioner's reply, grant hearing, and pass a speaking order.
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