HC allows appeal filing delay due to rectification application; 15% pre-deposit required under ITC mismatch case rules

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....The HC condoned a 67-day delay in filing the appeal against the impugned assessment order arising from mismatched Input Tax Credit claims and excess ITC. The petitioner's pursuit of a rectification application was deemed a sufficient cause for the delay. Consequently, the 2nd respondent/Appellate Authority was directed to admit the appeal without raising limitation objections, subject to the petitioner depositing 15% of the disputed tax demand-comprising a 5% amount agreed upon and a 10% statutory pre-deposit-within two weeks. The petition was disposed of accordingly.....