2024 (1) TMI 922 - HC - GST

Seeking cancellation of GST registration - wrongful claim of input tax credit - HELD THAT - Respondents are directed to process the application expeditiously and pass appropriate order on the same in accordance with law within a period of six weeks from today. This petition is disposed of.

Summary

Issues involved:
The petitioner seeks a direction for cancellation of its GST registration due to allegations of wrongful claim of input tax credit.

Judgment details:
The petition was taken up for final disposal with the consent of both parties. The respondent, through their counsel, mentioned allegations of wrongful claim of input tax credit by the petitioner from dealers whose registrations were cancelled for issuing input tax credit without underlying sales. The Department is examining this issue, and the application for cancellation of GST registration is under consideration. The respondent assured that a decision on the application would be communicated to the petitioner within six weeks. Consequently, the petition was disposed of, directing the respondents to process the application promptly and pass an appropriate order within six weeks. The petitioner was also informed of their right to seek further legal remedies if aggrieved by the decision.