In a significant relief for taxpayers, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has quashed a tax-cum-penalty demand imposed under Section 129 of the CGST Act, citing that intent to evade tax (mens rea) is mandatory for such penalties to sustain. The Court …
In a significant relief for taxpayers under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, the Allahabad High Court has quashed a penalty imposed on Exch. Therm Engineering Company under Section 129(3) of the Uttar Pradesh GST Act, 2017, citing procedural …
If no personal gain is proven, such penalties could face constitutional challenges in appellate forums or high courts. Personal Penalties on Executives: The Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) has recently issued thousands of notices to various …
Allahabad High Court Order Dated 23 November 2023 Reducing 56 Lakhs GST Penalty to 10000 In a significant decision on 23 November 2023, the Allahabad High Court has reduced a penalty order of Rs. 56 lakhs imposed on a private …