Tvl Aishwarya Boiler Systems v. Assistant Commissioner
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras HC writ of certiorari under Article 226 quashing GST appeal rejection (Form GST APL-02, Ref. ZD3305250274897, 06.05.2025) on limitation ground; appeal filed 68 days beyond condonable period on 28.07.2023 after 10% disputed-tax deposit; assessment order Ref. ZD330123073390W dated 21.01.2023 with DRC-07 summary; SCN in GST DRC-01 dated 20.07.2022 unanswered; remitted to Deputy Commissioner (CT) GST Appeals to decide on merits without reference to limitation subject to further 15% disputed-tax deposit in cash within 30 days, failing which dismissal in limine; Respondents relied on Singh Enterprises (2008) 3 SCC 70, Hongo India (2009) 5 SCC 791, Glaxo Smith Kline (2020 SCC Online SC 440); Court acted on its own consistent view; C. Saravanan, J.; 18.12.2025.
What did the court decide?
Writ Petition disposed of with observations: impugned Appellate Order dated 06.05.2025 (Form GST APL-02) quashed; case remitted to the 2nd Respondent/Appellate Authority to decide the appeal on merits without reference to limitation, subject to the Petitioner depositing a further 15% of the disputed tax in cash from its Electronic Cash Register within thirty (30) days; on default, the authorities may proceed as if the Writ Petition was dismissed in limine. No costs; connected Writ Miscellaneous Petitions closed.