Karnataka High Court Holds State Liable to Reimburse GST Paid by Contractors on Works Contracts
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that when a contractor has discharged GST liability on works executed for the State, the State is legally obligated to reimburse the GST component. The Court directed the State to consider and process the contractor’s claim for GST reimbursement, emphasizing that such claims cannot be denied on technical grounds if liability is established.
