Tax Demand Challenge: Breach of Natural Justice as Court Grants Petitioner Another Chance After Initial Denial.

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....Violation of principles of natural justice occurred as the petitioner was not provided a reasonable opportunity to contest the tax demand on merits. The petitioner's reply enclosed only GSTR 9, GSTR 9C, and income tax documents, failing to provide all relevant documents to establish that the services fall within the scope of Section 9(3) of the applicable GST enactments read with Notification No.13/2017 - Central Tax (Rate) dated 28.06.2017. Despite the petitioner's assertion that the services provided fall within the scope of the above provision and notification, it is just and necessary to provide an opportunity by putting the petitioner on terms. The impugned order dated 18.12.2023 is set aside subject to the petitioner remitting 10% of the disputed tax demand within two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The petition is disposed of.....