Delhi HC issues notices to GST Council, CBIC on order against Excel Rasayan

The GST rate on detergents were cut from 28% to 18% on November 15, 2017

The Delhi High Court has issued notices to the GST Council, the department of revenue, national anti-profiteering authority (NAA), Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) in a case relating to fine imposed by NAA against a detergent company in Delhi.

Earlier NAA had imposed a fine of Rs 4.64 lakh, along with an 18% interest, on Excel Rasayan for allegedly not commensurately passing the reduced GST rates on to consumers. 

The GST rate on detergents were cut from 28 per cent to 18 per cent on November 15, 2017. 

However, company's counsel Abhishek Rastogi, partner Khaitan & Co.,