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GST proceedings quashed as notices sent to old address, despite updated address in registration

The Hon’ble Gujarat High Court in the case of Sachde Roadlines quashed the proceedings as all the notices, show cause notice, and orders were sent to the old address, even when the Petitioner informed about the updated new address in GST registration, stating that such failures violated principles of natural justice, thus directed fresh proceedings.

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Summary DRC-01 SCN and DRC-07 order without facts/ reasons held to be violative Section 75(6) of CGST Act

The Hon’ble Calcutta High Court in the case of M/s. Duttcon Consultant and Engineers Private Limited v. Assistant Commissioner of State Tax, Shyambazar Charge & Ors. [WPA No. 24188 of 2025, order dated December 09, 2025] held summary Form GST DRC-01 show cause notice and DRC-07 adjudication order bereft of relevant facts/reasons violate mandatory Section 75(6) WBGST/CGST Act requirement for quasi-judicial orders, “additional notices and orders” portal tab upload improper service per precedents, no opportunity of hearing under Section 75(4) despite adverse decision are liable to be set aside.

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Supreme Court stays proceedings of SCN under Section 74 as bereft of material particulars, beyond mere figures

The Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of GR Infra Projects Limited Ratlam v. State of Madhya Pradesh & Ors. [Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 33594/2025, order dated November 21, 2025] held that the impugned Show Cause Notice (“SCN”) issued under Section 74 of the GST Act is prima facie bereft of material particulars as it contains only figures without

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Delhi High Court Holds Premature Issuance of SCN Violates Natural Justice under CGST Act

The Hon’ble Delhi High Court in the case of Varian Medical Systems International India Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India & Ors. [W.P.(C) 10642/2025 & 13605/2025, order dated October 28, 2025] held that the issuance of a Show Cause Notice (SCN) before the expiry of the reply period for the Pre-SCN violates principles of natural justice, and that audit commencement date under Section 65 of the CGST Act is the date when the taxpayer provides required documents, with audit conclusion and communication of findings within prescribed timelines.

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Non-effective portal notices, without a fair hearing or opportunity to reply, violate principles of natural justice

The Hon’ble Delhi High Court in the case of Kurlon Retail Limited held that where a show cause notice and reminders are only uploaded on the “Additional Notices & Orders” tab of the GST portal, without proper notice or opportunity of hearing, the resulting ex-parte adjudication order violates principles of natural justice and must be set aside…