Dept cannot deviate from GST law prescribed for release of detained Goods

Madhu M.B vs The Commercial Tax Officer (Kerala High Court)- It was held that where as the statutory provisions in relation to search, seizure, detention and release thereof is provided under section 129 of CGST Act, 2017, the Department cannot deviate from the said provisions in order to pass an order which is against such provisions contained in the Act. Relevant Text of the Judgment 3. The respondent herein, a dealer registered under the KVAT Act and migrated to CGST Act, had purchased a consignment of plywoods from a manufacturer at Perumbavoor, and was transporting the same. The goods we...