The Karnataka High Court has held that a waiver application under Section 128A of the CGST Act cannot be rejected merely on the ground of delay, clarifying that the statutory timeline is directory and not mandatory. The bench of Justice Jyoti M, examined the language of the relevant provision and made a crucial distinction between…
GST Waiver Can’t Be Denied Solely for Delay: Karnataka High Court Directs Reconsideration of S. 128A Application
Nikhil Bhandari
Nikhil Bhandari is a Chartered Accountant and a Indirect Tax professional with over 4.5 years of post-qualification experience in tax advisory, compliance management, and tax process optimization. Associated with SDU LLP since August 2015 spanning his articleship through to his current role as Assistant Manager Nikhil has uniquely navigated India’s transition from the legacy tax regime into the GST era.His expertise encompasses both strategic advisory and Indirect Tax litigation, where he represents clients in complex disputes across the manufacturing, service, and e-commerce sectors. By providing high-level counsel to corporate leadership, he ensures that tax positions are not only robust and compliant but also structured for long-term operational efficiency.Beyond his core practice, Nikhil is a proactive contributor to the GST ecosystem. He is dedicated to tracking and analyzing judicial precedents from various High Courts and the Supreme Court, fostering greater clarity and ease of access to tax intelligence for the wider professional community.
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