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2022 (9) TMI 484 - HC - GSTValidity of adjudication order passed by the respondent authority - full text of the order was not communicated to the appellant - non-speaking order - violation of principles of natural justice - Section 74 (9) of the West Bengal G.S.T. Act, 2017 - HELD THAT:- It is no doubt true that an appeal is a continuation of original proceeding but nevertheless an opportunity before the original authority can never be equated to an opportunity before the first appellate authority. Therefore, the appellant can be granted one more opportunity to submit a proper reply and the adjudicating authority can decide the matter after affording an opportunity of personal hearing to the appellant, which appears to have not been extended before the order dated 19th February, 2021 was passed. The appeals are disposed of modifying the direction issued by the learned single Bench by directing the appellant to treat the order dated 19th February, 2021 as an additional show-cause notice and submit his objection within two weeks from the date of receipt of server copy of this judgment and order - the said authority shall conclude the proceeding and pass a speaking order on merits and in accordance with law as expeditiously as possible but preferably within a period of six weeks from the date on which the personal hearing is concluded.
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