Telangana High Court

High Court: GST Department Must Reassess Naveen Steels' Registration Cancellation

Updated
Oct 14, 2025 2:40 PM
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The court recently made a decision about the cancellation of GST registration for Naveen Steels. The company faced problems due to alleged changes in their business operations. Let's break down what happened.

The Initial Notice

On April 23, 2024, Naveen Steels received a notice from the GST department. The notice said that the company wasn't running its business from the place they had told the authorities about. This was a big deal because it could lead to losing their GST registration.

Cancellation of Registration

On May 16, 2024, an order was issued canceling Naveen Steels' GST registration. The reason given was a change in the business's structure. This was confusing because it was different from the original accusation.

Company's Response

Naveen Steels wasn't happy with this decision. They filed a petition arguing that the cancellation was based on a new reason that wasn't mentioned in the original notice. Their lawyer, Sri Jai Kishan Solanki, pointed out this inconsistency.

Court's Decision

The case was heard by Chief Justice Sri Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice G.M. Mohiuddin. They found that the order for cancellation wasn't fair because it didn't match the original notice. The court canceled the cancellation order and asked the GST department to look at the case again.

What's Next?

The GST department now has four weeks to review Naveen Steels' situation and issue a new order. This decision gives the company a chance to address the issues and possibly keep their GST registration.