Condonation of GST appeal delay through writ jurisdiction enables merits review despite statutory appellate limitation.

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....Condonation of delay in filing a GST appeal was granted in writ jurisdiction despite the Appellate Authority's statutory inability to extend the limitation under section 107 of the RGST/CGST Act. Delay attributable to circumstances beyond the petitioner's control, coupled with the grave prejudice arising from refusal of merits review, justified relief. The High Court directed the Appellate Authority to entertain and decide the appeal on merits, subject to filing within the stipulated period.....