Summoning the Director repeatedly amounted to harassment
The Hon’ble Gauhati High Court in the case of Let’s See Tour and Travels Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. Union…
Tag: Summons
Videography and presence of advocate in GST summons inquiry allowed on humanitarian grounds
The Hon’ble Bombay High Court in the case of Tuesonpower International (P.) Ltd. permitted the video recording during summon inquiry under Section 70 of the the CGST Act and also allowed the petitioner to be accompanied by an advocate at a visible but inaudible distance considering the petitioner’s cancer treatment and willingness to assist in the process and investigation.
ED launches QR code-enabled summons to curb fake notices and ‘digital arrest’ scams
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has rolled out a new QR code-based verification system for its summons in a bid to protect citizens from fraudsters impersonating its officers.
Delhi Government notifies rules for e-delivery of summons, warrants
The Delhi BNSS (Service of Summons and Warrants) Rules, 2025, have been notified by the city government, paving the way for electronic delivery of court summons and warrants through WhatsApp and e-mail, officials said.
NRIs get IT Dept summons on foreign assets, residency status
Non-resident Indians (NRIs) are receiving summons from the investigation unit of the Income Tax department probing their association with foreign financial entities.
Jharkhand High Court: GST Officers should not coerce individuals summoned to give statements after office hours
The Jharkhand High Court in the case of Shiva Kumar Deora vs. Union of India and Ors observed and has held that GST officers should not require or coerce individuals summoned under GST to give statements after office hours.
Interplay of Individual Rights and Summoning powers under GST
The potential violation of the petitioner’s right to privacy and human rights by GST officers, who summoned and interrogated him beyond midnight under Section 70 of the GST Act.
Keep taxpayers in the loop before you act: Court to Income Tax department
Income tax office has initiated action by simply posting the show-cause notice or summon on the department’s e-portal
CGST Officials Booked By CBI For Demanding Rs.22 Lakh From Bullion Trader
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched an investigation against two Superintendents of Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) for allegedly seeking undue advantage of Rs 22 lakh from a bullion trader.
Tax board asks GST probe wing to follow bottom-up approach, not summon CEOs/CFOs at first instance
The Central Board of Indirect Tax and Customs (CBIC) has directed officials in the Directorate General of Goods and Services…