Reckless issuance of GST notices may lead to litigations, CBIC urges caution

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) has advised its officers to avoid issuing show cause notices (SCNs) under GST recklessly, as it will lead to litigations. This instruction has come as the new due date for issuing SCNs related to FY19 approaches its end on January 31, 2024.  Last week, businessline reported that with the new due date approaching, businesses are bracing…