2024 (11) TMI 576 - HC - GST

Imposition of GST under the reverse charge mechanism on the seigniorage paid by the petitioner to the Government - HELD THAT - Reliance placed in the recent judgment of the Division Bench of this Court in a batch of writ petitions TVL. A. VENKATACHALAM VERSUS THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER (ST) 2024 (2) TMI 488 - MADRAS HIGH COURT where it was held that It is made clear that there shall be no recovery of GST on royalty until the Nine Judge Constitution Bench takes a decision. In view of the above judgment this petition is liable to be disposed of on the same terms.

Summary

The petitioner challenged GST imposition on seigniorage paid to the Government. The court disposed of the petition in line with directions from a previous judgment, W.P.No.4006 of 2024, following A.Venkatachalam v. Assistant Commissioner. No costs were awarded, and related motions were closed.