Opportunity of hearing to be provided before passing of any order by the GST Authority

Last updated: 19 January 2023

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The Gujarat High Court has ruled that GST authorities must provide a personal hearing to assessees before issuing any order, especially when significant tax, interest, and penalties are involved. In a case concerning M/s. Eagle Fibres Limited, the court quashed an ex parte order because the company was not given a proper opportunity to defend itself. The court emphasised that physical notices should be served alongside online uploads and that assessees have a right to be heard, even if they haven't explicitly requested it.

Court :
Gujarat High Court

Brief :
The Hon'ble Gujarat High Court in the matter of M/s. Eagle Fibres Limited v. State of Gujarat [R/Special Civil Application No. 17506 of 2022 dated January 12, 2023] quashed and set aside the Goods and Service Tax ("GST") demand order and all consequential proceedings, on the grounds that no opportunity of personal hearing has been provided to the assessee. Directed the Revenue Department to issue a physical notice to the assessee apart from uploading it on the GST Portal and provide reasonable opportunity to the assesseeto defend the case.

Citation :
R/Special Civil Application No. 17506 of 2022 dated January 12, 2023

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