2024 (9) TMI 1206 - HC - GST

Seeking relief for bearing additional tax liability on government contracts due to GST implementation - seeking relief of issuance of direction upon the respondents authority concerned to neutralize the impact of unforeseen additional tax burden on Government contracts - HELD THAT - This writ petition is disposed of by giving liberty to the petitioners to file appropriate representation, before the Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Department, Government of West Bengal with in four weeks from date. On receipt of such representations the Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Department shall take a final decision within four months from the date of receipt of such representation after consulting with all other relevant departments concerned. Petition disposed off.

Summary

The writ petition was filed to seek relief for bearing additional tax liability on government contracts due to GST implementation. The petitioners were given liberty to file a representation before the Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Department, Government of West Bengal within four weeks. The Additional Chief Secretary must make a final decision within four months after consulting relevant departments and considering all judgments cited by the petitioners. No coercive action shall be taken against the petitioners until a final decision is made.