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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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