Goods and Service TaxArticle·18 March 2026
Invalid SCN Proceedings
By J the App
Executive Summary
This judgment reinforces that GST proceedings must strictly comply with statutory safeguards. A mere summary or unsigned attachment cannot replace a valid Show Cause Notice, and denial of hearing violates natural justice. Consequently, the Court invalidated the demand while permitting fresh proceedings in accordance with law.
The present writ petition before the Gauhati High Court in Garg Associates v. State of Assam & Ors. concerns the legality of GST demand pro...
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