GST Registration Cancellation Doesn't Erase Tax Obligations; Audit Validity u/s 65 Confirmed; Petition Dismissed with Costs.

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....Section 29(3) of CGST Act mandates that cancellation of GST registration does not affect liability to pay tax and other dues. Section 65(1) authorizes audit of any registered person. Petitioner was registered during audit period and show cause notice u/s 73 was issued after audit. Proceedings valid as "registered person" u/s 65 includes those registered during audit period. Petitioner who fraudulently availed ITC and later sought cancellation not entitled to relief. Petition dismissed with cost of Rs. 25,000/-.....