- Government contractor paid additional GST due to regime change but was denied reimbursement
- Petitioner argued that the notification applies only to pre-GST contracts and not to post-GST contracts
- Denial of reimbursement was claimed to be arbitrary and discriminatory, violating the Constitution
- Authority misapplied the notification, using the wrong paragraph for post-GST contracts
- Secretary of Public Works Department directed to reconsider the claim and provide a reasoned order with a hearing opportunity
- Case: Calcutta HC Pinki Construction v. Executive Engineer North Bengal Development Department W.P.A No. 875 of 2022
Source: a2ztaxcorp.net
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