R. J. Trading Co. Vs Commissioner of CGST, Delhi North & Ors. (Delhi High Court)
We are of the opinion that the Additional Commissioner, CGST Delhi North Commissionerate exercised his powers for according authorization to conduct search and seizure, at RJT’s premises, even though the jurisdictional ingredients were absent. The request of Joint Commissioner (AE), Gautam Budh Nagar conveyed through the communication dated 05.03.2021, was only to ascertain as to whether RJT, which was the L2 supplier of M/s Mridul Tobie Inc., was in existence. There was no independent application of mind by the Additional Commissioner, CGST Delhi North Commissionerate.
Source Taxguru