Karnataka High Court Directs GST Department To Establish Tracking System For Notices Sent To Taxpayers Via Email

The Karnataka High Court has directed the "GST Department to establish a tracking system for notices sent to taxpayers via email." The court emphasized that merely sending an email or uploading a notice on the common portal is insufficient; there must be a robust mechanism to confirm the actual delivery and receipt of such electronic communications by taxpayers. This directive aims to enhance transparency and ensure due process, preventing ex-parte orders and penalties arising from taxpayers' genuine unawareness of notices sent through digital channels.