HC issues notice to GST authorities for final disposal of refund where excess input tax was paid by assessee

HC issues notice to GST authorities for final disposal of refund where excess input tax was paid by assessee Petitioner was the Manufacturer of Ink and was required to pay inputs tax @ 18% whereas, his output tax liability was of 12%. The petitioner has therefore, claimed refund of the excess tax paid which according to him, is the entitlement under Sections 53 and 54 under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. The High Court issued notice to the Commissioner, Goods & Services Tax Council for final disposal of the matter returnable on 22.04.2018. The Order is given below for reference: The challenge in this petition is to Rule 89(5) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 along with Notification No. 21/2018 dated 18.04.2018, Notification No. 26/2018 dated 13.06.2018 and the Circular No. 79/53/2018 dated 31.12.2018 issued under the Central Goods and Services Act, 2017. According to the petitioner who is the Manufacturer of Ink is required to pay inputs tax @ 18% whereas, his entitlement to shift the burden of tax on the output is to the extent of 12%. The petitioner has therefore, claimed refund of the excess tax paid which according to him, is the entitlement under Sections 53 and 54 under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. According to him, similar question is being considered by the Gujarat High Court and the order dated 18.09.2018 passed staying the notice of demand. Issue notice to the respondents for final disposal of the matter returnable on 22.04.2018. The learned Assistant Government Pleader waives service of notice to the respondent Nos. 1 to 4.