TMI Blog2024 (4) TMI 288X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ns that the reply dated 06.12.2023 filed by the Petitioner is a detailed reply. Proper Officer had to at least consider the reply on merits and then form an opinion. He merely held that the reply is incomplete and not supported by relevant documents which ex-facie shows that Proper Officer has not applied his mind to the reply submitted by the petitioner. Further, if the Proper Officer was of the view that any further details were required, the same could have been specifically sought from the Petitioner. However, the record does not reflect that any such opportunity was given to the Petitioner to clarify its reply or furnish further documents/details. The order cannot be sustained, and the matter is liable to be remitted to the Proper Offi ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... nder declaration of ineligible ITC. To the said Show Cause Notice, a detailed reply was furnished by the petitioner giving full disclosures under each of the heads. 4. The impugned order, however, after recording the narration, records that the reply uploaded by the taxpayer is incomplete, not duly supported by relevant documents. It merely states that Now, since no further explanation/ supporting documents has been received from the taxpayer despite sufficient opportunities, which indicates that the taxpayer could not explain/justify its reply supported with relevant documents. As such, taxpayer is not entitled to get benefit on the basis of its plain reply which is not supported with proper calculations/reconciliation and relevant documen ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... nd not duly supported by adequate documents. Proper Officer is directed to intimate to the petitioner details/documents, as maybe required to be furnished by the petitioner. Pursuant to the intimation being given, petitioner shall furnish the requisite explanation and documents. Thereafter, the Proper Officer shall re-adjudicate the Show Cause Notice after giving an opportunity of personal hearing and shall pass a fresh speaking order in accordance with law within the period prescribed under Section 75(3) of the Act. 9. It is clarified that this Court has neither considered nor commented upon the merits of the contentions of either party. All rights and contentions of parties are reserved. 10. The challenge to Notification No. 9 of 2023 wit ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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