HC directed to file appeal for difference in ITC claimed with GSTR-2A; Writ dismissed
- News|Blog|GST & Customs|
- < 1 minute
- By Taxmann
- |
- Last Updated on 1 July, 2022
Case Details: Progressive Stone Works v. Joint Commissioner (ST) - [2022] 139 taxmann.com 531 (Madras)
Judiciary and Counsel Details
-
- C. Saravanan, J.
- J. Arasi Ponmalar for the Petitioner.
- Richardson Wilson for the Respondent.
Facts of the Case
The assessment order was passed against the petitioner as there was difference in ITC claimed by petitioner in its GSTR-3B and information captured in GSTR-2A. The demand was raised against the petitioner and it filed writ petition against the assessment order. It submitted that credit availed on the strength of invoices issued by the supplier can’t be denied.
High Court Held
The Honorable High Court observed that in the instant case, the order was passed and demand of ITC was raised on account of difference between ITC claimed by petitioner as compared to that shown by supplier. The petitioner was expected to compare to input tax credit availed with the information contained in Form GSTR-2A, Form GSTR-4A or Form GSTR-6A as the case may be. Moreover, the petitioner had an alternate remedy by way of an appeal before the Appellate Commissioner under Section 107 of the CGST Act, 2017. Therefore, the remedy by way of appeal was to be availed and the writ petition would not be maintainable.
List of Cases Reviewed
-
- Commissioner of Central Excise v. Ratan Melting and Wire Industries [2008] 17 STT 103 (SC)/[2008] 12 STR 416 (SC) (para 9). followed.
Disclaimer: The content/information published on the website is only for general information of the user and shall not be construed as legal advice. While the Taxmann has exercised reasonable efforts to ensure the veracity of information/content published, Taxmann shall be under no liability in any manner whatsoever for incorrect information, if any.
Taxmann Publications has a dedicated in-house Research & Editorial Team. This team consists of a team of Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, and Lawyers. This team works under the guidance and supervision of editor-in-chief Mr Rakesh Bhargava.
The Research and Editorial Team is responsible for developing reliable and accurate content for the readers. The team follows the six-sigma approach to achieve the benchmark of zero error in its publications and research platforms. The team ensures that the following publication guidelines are thoroughly followed while developing the content:
- The statutory material is obtained only from the authorized and reliable sources
- All the latest developments in the judicial and legislative fields are covered
- Prepare the analytical write-ups on current, controversial, and important issues to help the readers to understand the concept and its implications
- Every content published by Taxmann is complete, accurate and lucid
- All evidence-based statements are supported with proper reference to Section, Circular No., Notification No. or citations
- The golden rules of grammar, style and consistency are thoroughly followed
- Font and size that’s easy to read and remain consistent across all imprint and digital publications are applied