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Delay in filing of appeal condoned as Impugned order remained unnoticed on GST portal

The Hon’ble Madras High Court in Red Rose Garments condoned a delay of 72 days in filing an appeal beyond the prescribed period, holding that the Petitioner’s failure to take note of the ex-parte Impugned order uploaded on the GST common portal was a genuine reason. The appeal was restored for hearing on merits, subject to an additional pre-deposit of 15% of the disputed tax amount.

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Provisions on limitation should be interpreted liberally in cases where genuine hardships are demonstrated

The Hon’ble Calcutta High Court in the case of Shruti Iron (P.) Ltd. disposed of the writ petition where pursuant to notice issued under Section 65 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (“the CGST Act”), demand was confirmed against the Assessee without following proper procedure. Further, appeal of the Assessee was dismissed on grounds of limitation and the said order was to be set aside. Consequently, the Appellate Authority was to be directed to decide application of Assessee for condonation of delay on merits.