GST proceedings against a deceased proprietor are invalid, but lawful demand recovery may proceed against the legal heir.

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....GST proceedings initiated against a deceased taxable person are invalid where the proprietor died before initiation. The notice and demand order issued in the deceased proprietor's name were quashed because they could not be sustained against a dead person. The legal position does not prevent lawful recovery action: proper proceedings may be initiated against the legal heir for any outstanding demand in accordance with law.....