Improper revival of tax proceedings after initial satisfaction violates natural justice principles.

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....The High Court held that the proceedings initiated u/s 74 of the CGST Act, 2017 were vitiated as the Proper Officer had previously dropped the proceedings u/s 61(2) after finding the reply satisfactory. Initiating proceedings u/s 74 after dropping Section 61 proceedings violated the principles of natural justice. Consequently, the High Court quashed the order dated 14.06.2023 passed u/s 74(1) and the notice dated 21.04.2023 issued u/s 74(1) of the CGST Act.....