Petition challenges CGST inclusion in turnover, citing Act definition. Lack of hearing violates justice. Appeal can't be avoided. Appellate Authority to assess.

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....The petition challenges the inclusion of CGST amount in petitioner's turnover, contrary to CGST Act definition. Lack of proper personal hearing violates natural justice principles. HC holds statutory appeal remedy cannot be avoided despite 10% payment requirement. Appellate Authority can consider filed documents, assess subordinate officers' conduct. Assessing Officer's difficulty in verifying petitioner's claims due to lack of supporting documents. Court notes petitioner's submission of annual return but deems examination of supporting documents falls under Authority's jurisdiction. Petition dismissed, granting liberty to file appeal.....