2025 (1) TMI 110 - HC - GST

Seeking initiation of the contempt proceedings against the respondent for the wilful disobedience of the order 2024 (9) TMI 756 - DELHI HIGH COURT - respondent was directed to consider the cancellation of the GST registration at the earliest - HELD THAT - It appears that as such no specific timeline was prescribed in the aforesaid order. However, the respondent submits that some inquiries are going on into the alleged bogus firms and the appropriate decision would be taken within a month from today. Petition disposed off.

Summary

In the case before the Delhi High Court, presided over by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Dharmesh Sharma, the petitioner sought contempt proceedings against the respondent for alleged "wilful disobedience" of a prior court order dated 09.09.2024 in W.P.(C) No.12621/2024. This order directed the respondent to consider the cancellation of GST registration promptly. The court noted that the previous order did not specify a timeline for compliance. The respondent's counsel indicated ongoing inquiries into alleged bogus firms, promising a decision within a month. The court disposed of the petition, directing that an "appropriate decision be taken within four weeks" and that the petitioner be informed immediately thereafter.