Section 16(5) CGST Act allows Input Tax Credit claims for specified years up to Nov 30, 2021; case remanded for fresh hearing

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....The HC set aside the impugned order dated 26-04-2024 and the Demand-cum-Show Cause Notice dated 27-12-2023, in light of the amended Section 16 of the CGST Act, 2017, particularly sub-Section 5, which allows the registered person to claim Input Tax Credit for specified financial years up to 30 November 2021. The Court held that the challenge to the rejection of the claim filed after the original due date was rendered infructuous by the legislative amendment. The matter was remanded to the Assistant Commissioner, CGST, Dibrugarh Division, for issuance of a fresh Show Cause Notice and to proceed further after affording the petitioner a proper opportunity of hearing. The petition was disposed of by remand.....