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2018 (5) TMI 1981 - HC - GSTInterrogation of the party summoned - petitioner has invoked the writ jurisdiction of this Court seeking direction upon the respondents to allow him to appear along with the counsel only during the office hours, not to harass him and to force him to give statement in the manner the department wants - HELD THAT:- It is settled that no person can deny interrogation or putting questions to him during enquiry on the summons being issued to him. The person served with summons has to answer the questions put to him faithfully though he cannot be compelled to answer questions which are confusing and to which he cannot reply due to memory loss. The interrogation has to be made during the office hours and that in order to safeguard the person from ill treatment or use of third degree measure the presence of his Advocate may be permitted who may remain at a safe distance from where he may not listen to the questions and answers but may see the party. Since the petitioner has not appeared before the Superintendent, Office of the Chief Commissioner, Central Goods and Services Tax Commissionerate, Meerut now he is directed to present himself on 30th May, 2018 or on any other date which may be informed to him by the aforesaid Officer on his appearance on 30th May, 2018. Petition disposed off.
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