Non-response to GST Notices due to Father’s Illness: Karnataka HC quashes Ex-parte Order

The Karnataka High Court quashed an ex-parte GST order due to non-response to GST notices caused by the father's illness. The court recognized the genuine hardship faced by the assessee due to compelling personal circumstances that prevented a timely response to the notices. This ruling highlights the importance of considering genuine reasons for non-compliance and ensuring fairness in tax proceedings. It underscores that ex-parte orders should not be passed when there are valid reasons for the assessee's inability to respond.