2024 (6) TMI 279

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....m a life-threatening disease, namely 'Spinal Muscular Atrophy' (SMA). The only medicine currently available for treating this ailment is 'Risdiplam' (brand name 'Evrysdi'), a medicine imported from a company known as F-Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Switzerland. The petitioner is sourcing the medicine from the additional 6th respondent. 2. The writ petition has been filed stating that, by virtue of the p....

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....g diseases, which can be considered for exemption on a case-to-case basis. It is submitted that the present price of 'Risdiplam' (brand name 'Evrysdi') is Rs.6.07 Lakh per bottle, including 12% GST, as can be seen from Exts.P3 and P4 series of bills. It is submitted that Ext.P5 application for exemption in terms of Ext.P7 r/w the provisions of Ext.P8 Circular is pending consideration of the Union ....

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....mption from IGST for the import of medicines for individuals who are suffering from life-threatening diseases. The case of the petitioner appears to be eminently qualified for the grant of such exemption. Ext.P.5 application for exemption is dated 17-10-2023 and has not been favoured with any reply. In such circumstances, it is only appropriate that suitable directions be issued by this Court in t....