ITC Claim Blocked: Advance Ruling Denied Due to Ongoing Investigation Under Section 98(2) First Proviso

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....AAR rejected the advance ruling application concerning Input Tax Credit (ITC) entitlement for commercial property leasing. The ruling determined that prior investigative proceedings precluding the advance ruling application triggered Section 98(2) first proviso. Specifically, summons issued before the ruling application and taxpayer's submission of ITC details demonstrated existing proceedings on the identical issue. The investigation's commencement, even without a show cause notice, constitutes legal proceedings that prevent subsequent advance ruling. Consequently, the application was formally rejected to safeguard potential adjudication processes and prevent procedural complications in tax assessment.....