The petitioner in this case argues that if they fail in their challenges, they would owe Rs.1,65,64,279/- to the respondent authorities, though they claim the government holds Rs.7,80,88,745/-. The petitioner offers to secure the amount owed. Due to the absence of an appellate tribunal, the petitioner requests a fair consideration of their circumstances. The court directs the respondents to confirm the amount owed by the petitioner, deducting payments made and bank guarantee encashments. The matter is scheduled for further directions on January 21, 2020, pending a positive response from the respondents. Ultimately, a judgment on September 15, 2020, allowed the writ petition, narrowing down the case’s remaining issues significantly.
Rs.7,80,88,745/- in total. The petitioner’s contention is that if they fail in all challenges, they would only owe Rs.1,65,64,279/- to the authorities, as opposed to the larger sum currently held by the government. They propose securing this amount and express difficulty in addressing grievances due to a non-functioning appellate tribunal. The court finds the petitioner’s request reasonable given these circumstances.
In response, the court directs the respondents to confirm the amount payable by the petitioner if all challenges fail, deducting payments made and encashing bank guarantees. The matter is scheduled for a hearing on January 21, 2020, with an expectation of a positive response from the respondents by that date. The petitioner has submitted a calculation sheet for the authorities’ reference.
Ultimately, in a subsequent judgment dated September 15, 2020, the court allowed the writ petition. The court narrowed the controversy to an Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) demand of Rs.2,36,63,256.00, with an equal penalty, totaling Rs.4,73,26,512.00. The petitioner had already paid Rs.2,36,63,256.00 towards IGST and additional amounts during appeals, totaling Rs.3,07,62,233.00. Bank guarantees covered the remaining amount of Rs.4,73,26,512.00. Thus, Rs.3,07,62,233.00 remained in excess with the respondents, even if the appeals were dismissed, requiring the petitioner to pay only Rs.1,65,64,279.00.
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The petitioner in this case faces an IGST demand totaling Rs.2,36,63,256.00 along with an equal amount in penalties, making the total dues Rs.4,73,26,512.00. The petitioner has already paid Rs.3,07,62,233.00 towards these dues, which includes the IGST amount and deposits made during the appeals process.
Additionally, the petitioner has furnished eight bank guarantees covering the full amount of Rs.4,73,26,512.00 demanded. Therefore, currently, Rs.7,80,88,745.00 (including both paid amounts and bank guarantees) is held by the respondents, exceeding the total demand.
In light of these facts, even if the petitioner’s appeals under the CGST Act are unsuccessful, they would only need to pay Rs.1,65,64,279.00 more, whereas the authorities hold an excess of Rs.3,07,62,233.00. This surplus amount is subject to legal procedures under Sections 107 and 112 of the CGST Act, which govern appeals and pre-deposit requirements.
The case has been allowed by a judgment and order dated 15.09.2020, with specific calculations and legal provisions discussed regarding appeals and interest on refunds under Sections 115 and 56 of the CGST Act.
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The case revolves around a dispute regarding IGST (Integrated Goods and Services Tax) demands and penalties imposed on the Petitioner. Initially, the Petitioner had paid IGST amounting to Rs.2,36,63,256.00, and subsequently, additional amounts totaling Rs.70,98,977.00 were deposited during the appeals process under the CGST Act. This brought the total deposited by the Petitioner to Rs.3,07,62,233.00. Concurrently, eight bank guarantees were issued covering an amount of Rs.4,73,26,512.00.
The primary issue in contention was the encashment of these bank guarantees by the Respondents, totaling Rs.4,73,26,512.00, despite the Petitioner’s deposits exceeding the IGST dues. The Petitioner sought relief through a writ petition, arguing that the excess amount retained by the Respondents (Rs.3,07,62,233.00) far surpassed the outstanding dues (Rs.1,65,64,279.00).
Upon review, the court found that the matter had substantially narrowed down. It acknowledged the payments made by the Petitioner and the encashment of bank guarantees. The court directed the Respondents to refund the amount covered by the bank guarantees along with statutory interest, amounting to Rs.4,73,26,512.00, within four weeks. Additionally, the Petitioner was instructed to furnish fresh bank guarantees covering the remaining penalty amount of Rs.1,65,64,279.00 within the same period.
The judgment concluded by disposing of the writ petition with these directions, emphasizing that there would be no cost order.
The petitioner was involved in a dispute concerning Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) demand and penalties under the CGST Act. Initially, the petitioner had paid IGST totaling Rs. 2,36,63,256.00, and subsequently deposited additional amounts during appeals, bringing the total deposited to Rs. 3,07,62,233.00. Concurrently, eight bank guarantees covered Rs. 4,73,26,512.00. The total amount with the respondents was Rs. 7,80,88,745.00, exceeding the demand and penalty of Rs. 4,73,26,512.00.
The matter progressed through appeals under Sections 107 and 112 of the CGST Act, which required pre-deposits of tax amounts in dispute. Despite the petitioner’s payments and the excess amount held by the respondents, the appellate tribunal’s absence delayed substantive adjudication on the merits.
Ultimately, the High Court allowed the writ petition on 15.09.2020, emphasizing the narrowed scope of the dispute. It directed respondents to refund the bank guarantee amount with interest and requested a fresh bank guarantee covering the remaining penalty amount of Rs. 1,65,64,279.00. The court found the petitioner’s request reasonable given the circumstances, including the absence of functioning appellate mechanisms to address the petitioner’s grievances promptly.
Following this judgment, a review petition was filed contesting the encashment of bank guarantees under Section 129 of the CGST Act, arguing the guarantees were unrelated to the payment disputes settled through Form 3B for October 2018. Section 129 specifies penalties for goods in transit violations, separate from tax payments in Form 3B, which were at issue in the case.
In conclusion, the court’s directions aimed to ensure fairness and compliance with procedural requirements, reflecting the complexities of GST disputes and the legal framework’s application in such cases.
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The case revolves around a writ petition challenging demands made under the Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) Act, accompanied by penalties. Initially, there was an amount of Rs.7,80,88,745 in dispute, consisting of IGST dues and penalties. The petitioner had paid Rs.3,07,62,233 towards this amount, leaving an excess of Rs.3,07,62,233 with the respondents.
The court acknowledged that despite pending appeals, a significant sum remained with the authorities, exceeding potential liabilities if the appeals were unsuccessful. It highlighted procedural aspects under Sections 107 and 112 of the CGST Act regarding appeals and pre-deposits required for filing appeals. Notably, Section 115 was referenced for interest on refunded amounts post-appeal.
In a subsequent judgment on 15th September 2020, the court allowed the writ petition, ordering the refund of Rs.4,73,26,512 covered by encashed bank guarantees with statutory interest. The petitioner was directed to provide fresh bank guarantees for Rs.1,65,64,279 to cover remaining penalties.
The review petition contested the unconditional nature of the bank guarantees and the applicability of penalties under Section 129 of the CGST Act, emphasizing distinct events from tax payments under Form 3B.
Ultimately, the court’s directions aimed at balancing recovery and procedural fairness, ensuring statutory compliance and refund entitlements under the tax laws.
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