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2022 (12) TMI 815 - PATNA HIGH COURTEx-parte assessment order - service of notice - it is alleged that the orders have been issued in complete violation to section 73 (8) of the GST Act which prescribes minimum 30 days notice time - time limitation - opportunity not provided for making payment - violation of principles of natural justice - HELD THAT:- Undisputedly, minimum statutory period of 30 days mandated under the provisions of Section 74(A) of CGST/BGST Act, 2017 was not afforded to the petitioner for making payment due and prior to the expiry of 30 days, the assessing officer proceeded to pass the order, ex parte in nature. The notice dated 15.02.2021 (Annexure-P/4 series) directed the petitioner to file reply on 21st of February, 2021 which was within the period of 30 days. It is the mandate of law that 30 days’ period has to be afforded to the parties, which was not done in the instant case. The notice dated 15.02.2021 (Annexure-P/4 series) as also the order of assessment dated 24.02.2021 (Annexure-P/1 ) are quashed, with the direction to the assessing officer to issue a fresh notice in the light of the statutory provisions and pass an appropriate order in accordance with law. All proceedings be positively complied with in these matters - petition allowed.
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