https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=768254 The HC held that the petitioner, as head of a Hindu Undivided Family, should not suffer penalties under GST Act due to NOIDA's mistake in depositing GST under wrong head. NOIDA admitted the error and accepted responsibility for improper deposit. Following SC precedent on compensation not being whimsical, the court issued mandamus directing NOIDA to pay Rs. 19,22,778 to petitioner within 15 days, representing the penalty amount confirmed by appellate authority. NOIDA was permitted to recover this amount from its erring officer. The petition was disposed of, establishing that penalties were unjustified when caused by authority's own mistake. en-us Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0530 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:50:40 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=768254 The HC held that the petitioner, as head of a Hindu Undivided Family, should not suffer penalties under GST Act due to NOIDA's mistake in depositing GST under wrong head. NOIDA admitted the error and accepted responsibility for improper deposit. Following SC precedent on compensation not being whimsical, the court issued mandamus directing NOIDA to pay Rs. 19,22,778 to petitioner within 15 days, representing the penalty amount confirmed by appellate authority. NOIDA was permitted to recover this amount from its erring officer. The petition was disposed of, establishing that penalties were unjustified when caused by authority's own mistake. Case-Laws GST Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=768254