Section 171 of the CGST Act, 2017— Anti Profiteering -- The petitioner challenged the order dated 19th March, 2020 of the respondent National Anti-Profiteering Authority, assessing the profiteered amount against the petitioner of Rs.63,14,901/-, during the period from 15th November, 2017 to 31st March, 2019 and directing issuance of a notice to the petitioner to show cause why penalty should not be imposed. The petitioner and respondent affirmed that vide order dated 6th July, 2020, 33 matters entailing common questions have been clubbed and ordered to be listed for hearing on 24th August, 2020. The petitioner requested for interim relief by way of stay on remaining amount.
Held that:-The Hon’ble High Court directed the petitioner to deposit Rs.63,14,901/- in this Court, within two weeks. Subject to the said deposit, the operation of the impugned order dated 19th March, 2020 is stayed. The Court issued notice and listed along other writs on 24th August, 2020.—Reckitt Benckiser India Private Limited Vs. Union of India And Ors. [2020] 26 TAXLOK.COM 045 (Delhi)