SC admits Fada plea on GST compensation cess; issues notice to Centre

The Supreme Court has admitted Fada's writ petition challenging the non-transition of accumulated GST compensation cess credits under GST 2.0, and issued notice to the Union government

The Supreme Court on Monday admitted a writ petition filed by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (Fada) challenging the non-transition of accumulated goods and services tax (GST) compensation cess credits and issued notice to the Union government in this regard.

 

What is Fada seeking relief for in the Supreme Court? 

Fada approached the Supreme Court seeking relief over Rs 2,500 crore worth of compensation cess credits that was lapsing under the new GST 2.0 framework. The notice by the Supreme Court is returnable on March 25, 2026, thereby allowing the matter to proceed on merits.

 

What did the court