Having regard to the facts of the case that the show cause notice is in a format and is not in a strict compliance of Section 73 (1) of the JGST Act and Rule 142(1)(a) of the Rules and since the principle of natural justice has not been complied in the instant case, the ground of alternative remedy is not acceptable by this Court. For the reasons stated hereinabove the instant application is allowed and the impugned show cause notice and DRC 01; both dated 7.1.2022 and also the summary of order issued under DRC-07 dated 9.2.2022, are hereby, quashed and set aside. The matter is remitted back to the Deputy Commissioner, State Tax Deoghar, Jharkhand to pass a fresh order after following due procedure of law from the stage of issuing fresh show cause notice strictly in accordance with law.
