https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=16828 A GST assessment order that merely acknowledges the assessee's reply but does not deal with the submissions, supporting documents, or reasons for disagreement is a non-speaking order inconsistent with principles of natural justice. Quasi-judicial authorities must consider the reply and record reasons when rejecting the taxpayer's explanation or evidence. The availability of an alternative appellate remedy does not bar writ jurisdiction where the impugned order reflects a breach of natural justice, because the defect concerns the decision-making process itself. Reasoned orders are an essential component of fair adjudication under GST. en-us Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:51:15 +0530 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:51:15 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=16828 A GST assessment order that merely acknowledges the assessee's reply but does not deal with the submissions, supporting documents, or reasons for disagreement is a non-speaking order inconsistent with principles of natural justice. Quasi-judicial authorities must consider the reply and record reasons when rejecting the taxpayer's explanation or evidence. The availability of an alternative appellate remedy does not bar writ jurisdiction where the impugned order reflects a breach of natural justice, because the defect concerns the decision-making process itself. Reasoned orders are an essential component of fair adjudication under GST. Articles Goods and Services Tax - GST Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:51:15 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=16828