2021 (7) TMI 1037

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.... Our attention is invited to the Circular dated 11^th of August, 2020, issued by the Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue (State Taxes-I Section), and Circular dated 27th of October, 2020, issued by the Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue (Central Board of Indirect taxes & Customs) Legal Cell, copy whereof is taken on record. In view of the same, Union of India be impleaded as Party Respondent No. 4. Registry to make necessary correction, both on the digital as also the hard file. Dr. K.N. Singh, learned Additional Solicitor General and Shri Anshuman Singh, Sr. S.C., CGST & CX enter appearance on behalf of the newly added respondents. Petitioner has prayed for the followi....

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....rvices Tax Act, 2017 in GSTIN No.10AACCR9102P1ZE; and summary of order dated 07.03.2020 in Form GST DRC-07 in Reference No. ZA100320009180P, has been rejected merely on the grounds of being barred by limitation. Both the orders were ex parte in nature. In our considered view, the delay stands sufficiently explained on account of COVID restrictions. Learned counsel for the Revenue, states that he has no objection if the matter is remanded to the Assessing Authority for deciding the case afresh. Also, the case shall be decided on merits. Also, during pendency of the case, no coercive steps shall be taken against the petitioner. Statement accepted and taken on record. However, having heard learned counsel for the parties as also pe....

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....ng condition prerequisite for hearing of the appeal, already stands deposited. If that were so, well and good. However, if the amount is not deposited for whatever reason(s), same shall be done before the next date; (c) Further the petitioner undertakes to additionally deposit ten per cent of the amount of the demand raised before the Assessing Officer. This shall be done within four weeks. (d) This deposit shall be without prejudice to the respective rights and contention of the parties and subject to the order passed by the Assessing Officer. However, if it is ultimately found that the petitioner's deposit is in excess, the same shall be refunded within two months from the date of passing of the order; (e) We al....