Procedural Fairness Prevails: GST Department Ordered to Rectify Notice Deficiencies and Ensure Proper Hearing Mechanisms

HC remanded the matter to the Department for fresh consideration due to violation of natural justice principles. The Petitioner was not afforded an opportunity to file a reply or receive a personal hearing. The Court directed the Department to ensure service of notices through GST portal, personal email, mobile number, and speed post as per Section 169 of Central Goods and Services Act, 2017, to prevent similar procedural lapses in future. Petition was disposed of with instructions for the Department to place final standard operating procedure on record. .....

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