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High Court Stays GST on License Fees Collected by State Electricity Regulatory Commission

  • SCN issued to U.P. Electricity Regulatory Commission proposing to levy GST on license fees
  • Petitioner is a statutory body performing functions under Electricity Act, 2003
  • Petitioner collects license fees for granting licenses to power corporations
  • Petitioner argues that granting licenses is a quasi-judicial proceeding and should not be subjected to GST
  • High Court stays the SCN and directs petitioner to file a reply
  • Revenue authorities are refrained from making a final decision until the next date of listing.

Source: jsalaw.com

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