Revenue Department cannot pass ex-parte rectification order u/s 161 of the CGST Act


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The Madras High Court has ruled that the Revenue Department cannot pass rectification orders under Section 161 of the CGST Act without providing the affected party with an opportunity to be heard. In this case, the court set aside a rectification order that was passed ex-parte, emphasising the importance of natural justice. The matter was remanded for re-assessment.

Court :
Madras High Court

Brief :
The Hon'ble Madras High Court in M/s. Vadivel Pyro Works v. The State Tax Officer [W.P No.11143 of 2023 dated July 26, 2023] set aside demand raised by the Revenue Department on the ground that rectification order under section 161 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act ("the CGST Act") was passed without giving opportunity of being heard to the assessee.

Citation :
W.P No.11143 of 2023 dated July 26, 2023

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Bimal Jain
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