The Gujarat High Court has summoned senior GST officials from both state and central departments due to the issuance of unclear notices leading to the cancellation of GST registrations. This action follows a complaint from a Bhavnagar-based firm that had its registration abruptly cancelled without sufficient time to respond. The court expressed strong dissatisfaction with the department's failure to follow proper procedures and warned of contempt notices if guidelines are not adhered to.
The Gujarat High Court has taken a stern stance on the cryptic nature of notices surrounding the cancellation and suspension of GST registrations, demanding the presence of three senior officials from both the state and central GST departments. The move comes in response to a Bhavnagar-based firms challenge against the Central GST departments Bhavnagar unit, which swiftly cancelled their GST registration without allowing adequate time for a response.
The Bhavnagar firm found itself in the cro
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The court demanded the presence of senior GST officials due to the cryptic nature of notices issued for GST registration cancellations and suspensions, and the department's failure to adhere to guidelines.
A Bhavnagar-based firm challenged the Central GST department's abrupt cancellation of its GST registration without providing adequate time for a response.
The court was concerned about the haste in cancelling registrations without allowing affected parties sufficient time to respond and the department's failure to follow established guidelines for a fair and transparent process.
Senior officials from the state and central GST departments assured the High Court that they would comply with its orders to address the issue.
The court warned that contempt notices could be issued if the department continued to flout established guidelines.