Allahabad HC quashes Penalty for E-Way Bill Expiry During Kanwar Yatra Traffic Ban

Sachin Jain Vs State of U.P (Allahabad High Court) The Allahabad High Court delivered its judgment in the case concerning Sachin Jain versus the State of Uttar Pradesh, challenging penalty orders under the U.P. Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (GST Act). The petitioner’s appeal was against the order dated 30.08.2024 of the Additional Commissioner (Appeals-2), Bareilly, which upheld the order dated 09.08.2024 of the Assistant Commissioner, Sector-I (Mobile Squad), Badaun. The original order imposed a penalty of Rs. 24,88,320/- under Section 129(3) of the GST Act for non-renewal of an e-way bi...