Goods without E-Way Bill cannot be detained without notice U/s. 129

Sri Krishna Traders Vs State of Gujarat (Gujarat High Court) The writ-applicant is operating from the State of Tamil Nadu. It appears that the consignment of betel nuts was being transported from Vellor, State of Tamil Nadu, to Delhi. While the goods were in transit and passing through the State of Gujarat, the vehicle was intercepted by the officers of the GST and the same came to be detained on the ground that E-Way Bill was not produced when demanded. In such circumstances, the vehicle along with the goods came to be seized. It was pointed out that firstly, under section 129 of the Act, the...