Non-service of Show Cause Notice and denial of hearing violate natural justice; order set aside under relevant rules

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....The HC held that the non-service of the Show Cause Notice (SCN) and denial of personal hearing constituted a violation of natural justice principles. Consequently, the impugned order-in-original demanding recovery for wrongful availment of Input Tax Credit against the Petitioners was set aside. The Court directed the Adjudicating Authority to adjudicate the SCN afresh after considering the Petitioners' reply and submissions. The petition was disposed of accordingly.....