Fraudulent ITC demand challenge rejected; petitioner directed to pursue s.107 CGST Act appeal, delay condoned conditionally

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....HC dismissed the writ petition challenging demand on alleged fraudulent availment of ITC, holding that writ jurisdiction is ordinarily not exercised in such matters involving complex factual disputes, voluminous evidence and detailed departmental orders. The Court rejected the plea of violation of natural justice, noting that notices were served and reply was filed by the petitioner. Following its earlier decision relating to the same impugned order, HC directed the petitioner to avail the statutory appellate remedy under s.107 CGST Act. If the appeal is filed with requisite pre-deposit by 5 January 2026, it shall be heard on merits without being treated as time-barred.....