Denial of Input Tax Credit Overturned as Section 16(5) Extends Time Limit for Claims from FY 2017-18 to 2020-21

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....The HC set aside the denial of Input Tax Credit (ITC) for FY 2018-19 that was based on Section 16(4) of CGST/SGST Act. The Court recognized that Section 16(5) extended the time limit for claiming ITC for FYs 2017-18 to 2020-21 until November 30, 2021. The impugned order failed to consider this provision. The HC directed the competent authority to reconsider the petitioner's claim within three months, specifically accounting for Section 16(5) provisions and after providing the petitioner an opportunity of hearing.....