GST on Disciplinary Penalties u/r 7(b)(xiv) Deemed Illegal; Applies Only to Trade or Commerce Penalties.

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....Levy of GST on the penalty levied in the disciplinary proceedings - the penalty imposed, under Rule 7(b) (xiv) of the Code in a disciplinary proceedings initiated against the employees, would not attract the GST and the penalty referred therein would only refer to the penalty imposed in the course of trade or commerce; and hence, the imposition of GST on the penalty is illegal and is liable to be set aside. - HC....