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2025 Supreme(Kar) 1766

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU
S.R. KRISHNA KUMAR, J.
Subhash – Petitioner 
Versus 
The Principal Commissioner Of Central Tax – Respondent 
WRIT PETITION NO. 29461 OF 2024 (T-RES), WRIT PETITION NO. 28950 OF 2024 (T-RES), WRIT PETITION NO. 29143 OF 2024 (T-RES), WRIT PETITION NO. 29860 OF 2024 (T-RES) 
Decided On :18-12-2025

Advocates Appeared:
For the Petitioner:Sri. Chandrashekara K, Advocate
For the Respondent:Sri. Sushal Tiwari N, Advocate, Sri. Unnikrishnan M, Advocate

Due process must be followed in tax administrative actions; cancellation of registration and blocking of ITC must allow opportunity for compliance, with lapsing statutory limits leading to quashing of such orders.

Headnote:(A) Constitution of India - Article 226 - Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 - Cancellation of GST registration and blocking of ITC - Petitioner challenged the cancellation and blocking orders alleging lack of opportunity to respond - Court set aside impugned orders granting the petitioner a new opportunity to comply with GST requirements and restore registration, citing justice-oriented principles and timely resolution of financial obligations. (Paras 5, 10)

(B) Provision of Law - The blocking of input tax credit is subject to a one-year limit under the CGST Rules, warranting quashing of orders beyond this period, placing importance on statutory compliance timelines. (Paras 6, 9)

(C) Precedential Value - The order is specific to the unique facts of the case and not to be treated as precedent. (Para 10)

Facts of the case:
The petitioner sought relief against multiple orders for cancellation of GST registration, blocking of input tax credit (ITC), and provisional attachment of bank accounts, asserting difficulties in attending hearings.

Findings of Court:
Petitioner given another chance to rectify issues by reinstating GST registration, subject to timely compliance with tax filings.

Issues: The main issue addressed was the legality of cancellation of registration and blocking of ITC without adequate opportunity to contest.

Ratio Decidendi: The Court emphasized the need for due process in administrative actions, especially regarding tax obligations, asserting that orders that have lapsed past statutory limits should be quashed.

Result: Writ petitions allowed, orders set aside.

Table of Content
1. petition seeks various writs related to gst. (Para 1)
2. overview of impugned orders by respondents. (Para 2 , 3)
3. previous case's outcome guiding current judgment. (Para 4 , 6 , 7)
4. court's analysis supports restoration of gst registration. (Para 5 , 9 , 10)

ORDER :

S.R.KRISHNA KUMAR, J.

1. In these petitions, the petitioner seeks the following reliefs:

In W.P No.29461/2024

“a) Issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate Writ Order or direction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India quashing the and setting aside the Order dated 23.07.2024 Annexure – B issued by Respondent No.3 for cancellation of Registration.

b) Issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate Writ Order or direction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India quashing the and setting aside the Order dated 10.07.2024 issued by Respondent No.2 Blocking of ITC.

c) Issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate Writ Order or direction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India quashing the and setting aside the Orders dated 28.08.2024 and dated 29.08.2024 Annexures – G to J issued by Respondent No.1 provisionally attaching the Bank Accounts.

d) Issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate Writ Order or direction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India directing the Respondents not to levy interest, penalty and late fee for delayed filing of returns and delayed payment of GST.

e) Pass such other order or direction as deemed fit and proper by this Hon'ble Court in the facts and circumstances of the case.”

In W.P No.28950/2024

“a) Issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate Writ Order or direction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India quashing the and setting aside the Order ZA290724095765S dated 23.07.2024 Annexure – C issued by Respondent No.3 for cancellation of Registration.

b) Issue a Writ of certiorari or any other appropriate Writ Order or direction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India quashing the and setting aside the Order dated 10.07.2024 Annexure ‘F’ issued by Respondent No.3 Blocking of ITC.

c) Issue a Writ of certiorari or any other appropriate Writ Order or direction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India quashing the and setting aside the Orders both GEXCOM/AE/INV/GST/4236/2024-AE-O/o Pr COMMR- CGST-Mysuru Annexure G and Annexure H dated 29.08.2024 issued by Respondent No.1 provisionally attaching the Bank Accounts.

d) Issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate Writ Order or direction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India directing the Respondents not to levy interest, penalty and late fee for delayed filing of returns and delayed payment of GST.

e) Pass such other order or direction as deemed fit and proper by this Hon'ble Court in the facts and circumstances of the case.”

In W.P No.29143/2024

“a) Issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate Writ Order or direction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India quashing the and setting aside the Order ZA290824058679O dated 14.08.2024 Annexure – B issued by Respondent No.2 for cancellation of Registration.

b) Issue a Writ of certiorari or any other appropriate Writ Order or direction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India quashing the and setting aside the Orders dated 29.08.2024 and 28.08.2024 issued by Respondent No.1 provisionally attaching the Bank Accounts.

c) Issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate Writ Order or direction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India directing the Respondents not to levy interest, penalty and late fee for delayed filing of returns and delayed payment of GST.

d) Pass such other order or direction as deemed fit and proper by this Hon'ble Court in the facts and circumstances of the case.”

In W.P No.29860/2024

“a) Issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate Writ Order or direction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India quashing the and setting aside the Order dated 17.08.2024 Annexure – C issued by Respondent No.3 for cancellation of Registra

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