https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=103571 GST appellate authorities must adjudicate statutory refund appeals on merits and cannot dismiss them solely for an appellant's non-appearance. Appellate orders must also provide reasons supporting their conclusions. The High Court set aside an order dismissing a refund appeal for non-prosecution because it contained neither merits-based adjudication nor reasons. The refund appeal was remanded to the Appellate Authority for disposal in accordance with law, with all merits left open. en-us Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:20:28 +0530 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:20:29 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=103571 GST appellate authorities must adjudicate statutory refund appeals on merits and cannot dismiss them solely for an appellant's non-appearance. Appellate orders must also provide reasons supporting their conclusions. The High Court set aside an order dismissing a refund appeal for non-prosecution because it contained neither merits-based adjudication nor reasons. The refund appeal was remanded to the Appellate Authority for disposal in accordance with law, with all merits left open. Highlights GST Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:20:28 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=103571