Input Service Distributor allowed transitional ITC despite GSTN glitches u/s 140(7) and Rule 39(1)(a)

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....HC held that petitioner, an Input Service Distributor, could not be denied transition and distribution of eligible ITC merely due to GSTN portal glitches that prevented timely filing of TRAN-01 and consequent distribution within one month under Rule 39(1)(a) of the CGST Rules. Interpreting Section 140(7) CGST Act, the HC held that legitimate transitional credit, clearly reflected in TRAN-01, must be given effect notwithstanding technical or system limitations. HC directed the tax authorities to reflect Rs. 99,18,972/- in the petitioner's Electronic Credit Ledger within three months, with GSTN's cooperation if necessary, and granted the petitioner one further month thereafter to distribute such credit to its sub-offices. Petition was disposed of accordingly.....