Pleas challenging extension of GST return filing time nixed

The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a bunch of petitions challenging central and state govts’ orders/notifications extending the time limit for filing of GST return for financial year 2017-18 and also extending the time limit for its scrutiny and audit by tax officials.  The time limit for filing GST returns was extended in 2020 due to Covid pandemic. The bench comprising Justice SD…