https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=306719 GST investigation cannot remain pending indefinitely merely because multiple authorities must coordinate. The Calcutta HC held that some time may be needed for inter-departmental coordination, but the investigation must still be completed within a reasonable period, especially where the taxpayer has already furnished the required documents long earlier. It directed the respondents to complete the investigation within six months and stated that failure to do so would be treated as the respondents having no case against the taxpayer. The taxpayer was left free to pursue any refund claim before the competent authority. en-us Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0530 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:53:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=306719 GST investigation cannot remain pending indefinitely merely because multiple authorities must coordinate. The Calcutta HC held that some time may be needed for inter-departmental coordination, but the investigation must still be completed within a reasonable period, especially where the taxpayer has already furnished the required documents long earlier. It directed the respondents to complete the investigation within six months and stated that failure to do so would be treated as the respondents having no case against the taxpayer. The taxpayer was left free to pursue any refund claim before the competent authority. Case-Laws GST Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=306719