2022 (1) TMI 1168 - SC - GST

Seeking direction to the respondent(s) to transfer the investigation pertaining to Summons pending at Delhi to the Directorate General of GST Intelligence, Surat Zonal Unit, Gujarat - another case against the petitioner is being investigated by the Surat Zonal Unit - HELD THAT - The respondents have filed a detailed reply affidavit and have asserted that two investigations pertain to different causes of action. If so, it is for the investigating Agency to decide whether it would like to have a joint investigation pertaining to the petitioner. No writ of mandamus need be issued in that behalf in light of the factual assertion in the counter affidavit. This writ petition is disposed of.

Summary

The Supreme Court of India disposed of a writ petition seeking the transfer of an investigation to the Directorate General of GST Intelligence, Surat Zonal Unit, Gujarat, stating that the investigating agency can decide on joint investigation if necessary. The respondents clarified that the investigations pertain to different causes of action. The writ petition was disposed of, and pending applications were also disposed of.