Tax Authorities Cannot Double-Levy When Self-Assessed Returns Already Filed Under Section 37 of GST Act

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....HC held that Section 75(12) of WBGST & CGST Act, 2017 cannot be invoked when self-assessed tax under Section 37 is already included in returns under Section 39. The court quashed the demand notice raised by tax authorities, finding that alternative legal provisions under Sections 65, 66, 67, 73, or 74 should have been pursued if discrepancies were identified. The consequential demand for tax period 2020-21 was set aside, effectively ruling in favor of the petitioner and invalidating the original order dated 20th December, 2024.....