https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=773229 The HC set aside an ex parte GST order dated 08.08.2024 for violating natural justice principles by denying personal hearing. The court held that merely uploading notices on the GST portal without exploring alternative service modes under Section 169(1) when taxpayer doesn't respond constitutes ineffective service and empty formality. The respondent was obligated to attempt service through RPAD or other prescribed modes to ensure effective communication. The matter was remanded for fresh adjudication conditioned upon petitioner paying 25% of disputed tax amount and being granted proper personal hearing before any final order. en-us Mon, 09 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0530 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 08:29:24 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=773229 The HC set aside an ex parte GST order dated 08.08.2024 for violating natural justice principles by denying personal hearing. The court held that merely uploading notices on the GST portal without exploring alternative service modes under Section 169(1) when taxpayer doesn't respond constitutes ineffective service and empty formality. The respondent was obligated to attempt service through RPAD or other prescribed modes to ensure effective communication. The matter was remanded for fresh adjudication conditioned upon petitioner paying 25% of disputed tax amount and being granted proper personal hearing before any final order. Case-Laws GST Mon, 09 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=773229