Provisions under Section 159 of the CGST Act 2017 relating to “Publication of Information in respect of Persons in Certain Cases”:
Section 159: Publication of Information in respect of Persons in Certain Cases (CHAPTER XXI: MISCELLANEOUS) [*1]
(1) If the Commissioner, or any other officer authorised by him in this behalf, is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient in the public interest to publish the name of any person and any other particulars relating to any proceedings or prosecution under this Act in respect of such person, it may cause to be published such name and particulars in such manner as it thinks fit.
(2) No publication under this section shall be made in relation to any penalty imposed under this Act until the time for presenting an appeal to the Appellate Authority under section 107 has expired without an appeal having been presented or the appeal, if presented, has been disposed of.
Explanation: In the case of firm, company or other association of persons, the names of the partners of the firm, directors, managing agents, secretaries and treasurers or managers of the company, or the members of the association, as the case may be, may also be published if, in the opinion of the Commissioner, or any other officer authorised by him in this behalf, circumstances of the case justify it.
Notes (History of Amendments in Bare Text):
1. CGST Section 159 introduced vide GOI Notification dated 12/04/2017, followed with CBEC Notification 9/2017 on commencement date of 01/07/2017.
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