Petitioner can challenge pre-show cause notice and avail amnesty benefits under Section 128A before June 2025

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....HC allowed petitioner to challenge pre-show cause notice dated 18th July 2024 in Form GSTDRC-01A under Section 74 of WBGST/CGST Act 2017 regarding alleged fraudulent input tax credit availment for 2019-20. Court granted liberty to petitioner to avail Amnesty Scheme benefits under Section 128A before expiry on 30th June 2025, without prejudice to parties' rights in writ petition. If petitioner applies for amnesty benefits, authority shall permit such benefits by treating show cause notice dated 5th February 2025 as issued under Section 73. All subsequent steps including tax deposit shall abide by petition's outcome. Respondent directed to file affidavit-in-opposition within six weeks.....