Govt Contractor Seeks Direction To Govt To Pay GST On His Behalf; Allahabad HC Dismisses Plea

A government contractor sought a direction for the government to pay GST on his behalf, but the Allahabad High Court dismissed the plea. The court emphasized that statutory liabilities remain with the contractor and cannot be delegated. The ruling highlights the importance of understanding GST obligations in contractual arrangements and ensures that compliance responsibility rests with the taxpayer unless expressly provided otherwise by law.