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2020 (6) TMI 479 - HC - GST


Issues: Delayed payment of GST, cancellation of registration, pandemic impact on payments, extension of revocation period

In this judgment, the primary issue revolves around a private limited company engaged in dry cleaning services delaying the payment of Central Goods and Services Tax (GST) and State GST since 2017. Despite delays in payments, no action was taken until the dues accumulated significantly, leading the department to take action through a show cause notice issued by the 4th respondent. The appellant agreed to pay the overdue amounts in 12 monthly installments but failed to make any deposits, resulting in the cancellation of their registration. The appellant argued that they were willing to make payments but faced challenges due to the pandemic and subsequent lockdown, which affected their ability to operate and make online payments. The court directed the appellant to pay a specified amount by a certain date, but as of the latest hearing, no deposit or offer had been made, leading the court to uphold the Single Judge's decision due to lack of compliance.

Regarding the extension of the revocation period, it was noted that the Goods and Services Tax Council had recommended an extension, but no formal notification had been issued at the time of the judgment. The department informed the court that if such a notification were to be released, the appellant could seek remedy under that provision despite the dismissal of the Writ Appeal. Ultimately, the court dismissed the Writ Appeal with the observation that the appellant could explore options under any future notification granting an extension for seeking revocation of the cancelled registration.

 

 

 

 

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