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2023 (1) TMI 379 - HC - GSTInitiation of proceedings without issuance of SCN - notice in Part A of FORM GST DRC-01A having not been issued - validity of subsequent proceedings - HELD THAT:- As admittedly for initiation of proceedings against the petitioner a notice as provided for under Rule 142(1A) of the Rules in Part A of FORM GST DRC-01A was not issued, which provided for communication of details of any tax, interest and penalties as ascertained by the officer. Any subsequent reminder will not cure inherent defect in proceedings initiated against the petitioner. Similar view has been expressed by the Delhi High Court in GULATI ENTERPRISES VERSUS CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS & ORS. [2022 (5) TMI 1137 - DELHI HIGH COURT] wherein also in identical facts pertaining to a case prior to the amendment of Rule 142(1A) of the Rules with effect from October 15, 2020, the impugned show cause notice was set aside and the matter was remitted back to authority concerned to initiate fresh proceedings in accordance with law - In the case in hand, the only difference being that subsequent thereto an order has also been passed on November 10, 2022, the same will not make any difference. As the initiation of proceedings itself are bad, the order passed consequent thereto will also fall. The impugned notice dated November 10, 2022 is quashed - Petition allowed.
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