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Madras HC sets aside 300% Penalty for Belated GST Returns, Directs to Pass Fresh Order Considering

Update / Judgement Date

13 Aug 2024

Source

Taxscan

Author

Team — WCP Legal Desk

Reading Time

1 min read

Appeal Against OrderGST

The Madras High Court set aside a ₹300 penalty imposed for the late filing of GST returns, directing the authorities to pass a fresh order considering the precedent. The court emphasized that penalties should be imposed with due consideration of the facts and legal precedents. This ruling protects taxpayers from arbitrary penalties and promotes fair adjudication in GST matters.