Gauhati High Court Clarifies Proper Officer Must Issue Authenticated Show Cause Notice Under Section 73(1) of Assam GST Act
The Gauhati High Court has held that a summary of a show cause notice cannot substitute the statutory requirement of a properly authenticated show cause notice under Section 73(1) of the Assam GST Act, 2017. The court set aside the impugned order and directed issuance of a fresh, duly authenticated notice, emphasizing the necessity of compliance with statutory procedures.
