Input tax credit mismatch verification requires invoice scrutiny before confirming demand, requiring fresh adjudication after a hearing opportunity.

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....For input tax credit mismatches between FORM GSTR-3B and FORM GSTR-2A, the prescribed Circular requires the proper officer to obtain invoice details from the registered person and verify satisfaction of credit-availment conditions before confirming a demand. An ex parte demand was set aside because that verification had not occurred. Fresh consideration was directed on the taxpayer's representation, in compliance with the Circular and after a reasonable opportunity of hearing, without determination of the merits of the credit claim.....