GST Demand Order Annulled: Lack of Show Cause Notice Violates Procedural Rules and Natural Justice Principles.

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....Validity Of Order passed u/s 73 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 [“the Act”] - Demand of GST - The Delhi High Court addressed a case wherein the petitioner contested an order creating a demand against them without the issuance of a show cause notice or DRC-01 beforehand. Acknowledging the absence of such notices, the Court ruled that the impugned order, purportedly passed under Section 73 of the CGST Act, violated procedural requirements. Consequently, the Court quashed the order, emphasizing the necessity of adhering to principles of natural justice. - The Court clarified that it would be open to the respondents to pass an appropriate order after giving a proper show cause notice and an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner.....