GST Registration Cancellation Order Quashed: Lack of Mandatory Reasoning Violates Administrative Law and Constitutional Rights

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....HC quashed the GST registration cancellation order dated 06.04.2021 issued by Asst Commissioner. The order lacked mandatory reasoning for cancellation, violating fundamental principles of administrative law and Art 14 of Constitution. Though petitioner's appeal was dismissed for limitation under s.107(4) UPGST Act, doctrine of merger was found inapplicable. Court emphasized that reasons constitute the essence of judicial and administrative orders, without which such orders cannot be legally sustained. The registration cancellation, being a severe action, required clear justification. The impugned order was set aside for lack of application of mind and absence of reasoning.....