New Delhi, Sept. 24 -- The Kerala High Court on Tuesday issued notice on a plea questioning the validity of the Kerala Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council Rules, 2023.

Justice Mohammed Nias C.P., while admitting the matter, directed the parties to respond to the petition.

The plea was filed by M/s Malabar Furniture Consortium Pvt. Ltd., which is facing proceedings before the Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council over alleged unpaid GST and interest.

The proceedings were transferred to the Regional Council in Ernakulam, currently chaired by the General Manager of the District Industries Centre.

The petitioner argued that this appointment violates Section 21 of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development ...