Dispute around GST reimbursement is contractual

A contractor sought ₹25.99 lakh from the Karnataka Government towards additional GST paid on a construction contract. 

The High Court held that the claim was contractual, not a tax dispute, and that Article 226 was not the appropriate forum to decide it. 

The Court set aside the reimbursement direction while leaving the parties free to pursue their substantive contractual remedies.