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The Kerala GST department has announced a major relief for taxpayers dealing with multiple GST show cause notices (SCNs) issued across different districts. Under the new framework, if multiple notices are issued to the same taxpayer on the same issue for different periods, the hearings will now be consolidated and handled by a single adjudicating authority. Key Benefits for Taxpayers This move is expected to significantly ease the burden on taxpayers by: Reducing Travel Hassles: Taxpayers
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FAQ :
The Kerala GST department has introduced a common adjudicating authority to handle multiple show cause notices (SCNs) issued to the same taxpayer on the same issue for different periods or districts.
Taxpayers will benefit from reduced travel hassles as they won't need to attend hearings in multiple districts. It is also expected to lead to faster resolutions of pending cases and avoid inconsistencies.
The jurisdiction is determined by the show cause notice (SCN) with the highest tax or penalty demand, which will then assign the case to the relevant district's Joint Commissioner of Taxpayer Services.
The Joint Commissioner of Taxpayer Services will have statewide jurisdiction to ensure uniformity and fairness, particularly for cases involving interconnected issues across the state.
Yes, if multiple taxpayers are issued SCNs for the same issue across districts, these will be consolidated and adjudicated by a single authority, specifically the Joint Commissioner of Taxpayer Services.
Penalty notices related to the show cause notices will also be adjudicated by the common authority to ensure consistency with the main notice.
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