Reward to Informer of GST Evasion Is Discretionary and Cannot Be Claimed as a Matter of Right: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court recently addressed a case concerning Goods and Services Tax (GST) evasion and the entitlement of an informer to receive a reward. The case arose when the petitioner, Ms. Priya Mehra, informed the authorities about alleged GST evasion by M/s Shakti Enterprises, but did not receive any reward as per the notification issued by the Central Board of Excise and Customs (Anti-Smuggling Unit) dated July 31, 2015.…