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IN THE HIGH COURT AT CALCUTTA
Om Narayan Rai
S.K.M. Timber Private Limited – Appellant
Versus
Superintendent of Central Tax, Burrabazar Division, Kolkata North CGST & CX Commissionerate – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. cancellation of registration procedures (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7) |
| 2. arguments regarding the legality of notice (Para 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12) |
| 3. court's analysis on order validity (Para 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19) |
| 4. need for fresh hearing and review (Para 20 , 21) |
| 5. conclusion on case disposal and costs (Para 22 , 23 , 24 , 25) |
JUDGMENT :
Om Narayan Rai, J.
1. This writ petition assails an order dated December 9, 2024 passed by the Superintendent, Range-4, CGST, whereby the petitioner’s registration has been cancelled by invoking the provisions of Section 29(2)(e) of the CGST Act, 2017/WBGST Act, 2017 (in short ‘said Act of 2017’).
2. The facts of the case in brief are that a notice to show cause dated March 14, 2024 was issued to the petitioner calling upon it to explain as to why its registration should not be cancelled. The petitioner replied thereto but despite such reply, the CGST authorities did not conclude the proceedings.
3. Feeling aggrieved thereby and assailing the said notice to show-cause, the petitioner approached this Court by filing a writ petition being WPA 26343 of 2024. The said writ petition was disposed of by an order dated October 29, 2
A cancellation order lacking reasoning and proper application of mind violates procedural fairness and natural justice principles.
An order cancelling a registration under statutory provisions must be a speaking order, assigning specific reasons for the decision. The failure of an assessee to respond to a show cause notice does ....
A cancellation of GST registration must be a speaking order, providing clear reasons for its decision, especially when it entails adverse civil consequences.
An administrative authority must provide reasons for its decisions, especially when such decisions adversely affect individuals, to ensure compliance with principles of natural justice.
The cancellation of GST Registration without providing reasons violates principles of natural justice and statutory requirements, rendering the order illegal.
Cancellation of GST registration must follow due process, including a clear show-cause notice and a reasoned order, to uphold the principles of natural justice.
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