Court Overturns Tax Order Due to Discrepancy in GSTR Returns; Allows Time for Taxpayer to Respond to Demand.

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....Validity of assessment order - Disparity in Returns - The High Court examined the case thoroughly. It noted that the entire tax liability stemmed from the disparity between the petitioner's GSTR 3B return and the auto-populated GSTR 2A return. Considering Circular No.183, which required obtaining a certificate from the supplier, the Court acknowledged that the petitioner eventually obtained the certificate, albeit belatedly. - The High Court, considering the submissions and evidence presented, set aside the impugned order and directed the respondent to provide the petitioner with a fair opportunity to address the tax demand.....