2024 (2) TMI 178 - HC - GST

Notice for intimating discrepancies in the return after scrutiny U/s. 61 of KGST Act 2017 - petitioner submitted a reply but the respondent has not considered the same - HELD THAT - It is deemed just and appropriate to dispose of this petition directing the respondent to address the grievance of the petitioner and pass appropriate orders on the reply dated 15.12.2022 within a period of one 1 month from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The petition stands disposed of.

Summary

Issues involved: Petition seeking writs of Certiorari, Mandamus, and Prohibition against an impugned notice under Section 61 of KGST Act 2017.

Summary:
1. The petitioner, a proprietary concern registered under the Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, received a notice on 08.12.2022, citing discrepancies in the filed returns for the financial year 2017-18 under Section 61 of the Karnataka Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017.

2. The petitioner submitted a reply on 15.12.2022, but the respondent authority did not consider it. Consequently, the petitioner approached the court seeking relief through writs of Certiorari, Mandamus, and Prohibition.

3. The court noted that despite the petitioner's submission of a reply on 15.12.2022, the respondent had not taken any action or passed any orders on the matter.

4. The court disposed of the petition by directing the respondent to address the petitioner's grievance and pass appropriate orders on the submitted reply within one month from the date of receipt of the court's order. The petitioner was also granted liberty to provide additional replies or documents for consideration by the respondent.

5. The petition was disposed of subject to the aforementioned directions, emphasizing the need for the respondent to address the petitioner's concerns promptly and in accordance with the law.