HC orders releases of goods as petitioner already paid amount in excess of fine

By Prapti Raut Goods and Services Tax Judiciary December 17, 2019

TaxGuru Citation: 2019 taxguru.in 2456
Case Name: Raj Chamunda Roadlines Vs State of Gujarat (Gujarat High Court)
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Date of Judgement/Order: Only available for paid members
Courts: All High Courts, Gujarat High Court

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Raj Chamunda Roadlines Vs State of Gujarat (Gujarat High Court)

Having regard to the fact that the petitioner has already paid the amount of Rs.1,85,248/, which is more than the amount of fine in lieu of confiscation in terms of the order of confiscation passed under section 130 of the Central Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017, the respondents are directed to forthwith release the conveyance bearing No. GJ01BT8242.

FULL TEXT OF THE HIGH COURT ORDER /JUDGEMENT

1. Heard Mr. D.K. Puj, learned advocate for the petitioner and Ms. Maithili Mehta, learned Assistant Government Pleader for the respondents.

2. Having regard to the fact that the petitioner has already paid the amount of Rs.1,85,248/, which is more than the amount of fine in lieu of confiscation in terms of the order of confiscation passed under section 130 of the Central Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017, the respondents are directed to forthwith release the conveyance bearing No. GJ01BT8242. However, it is clarified that the petitioner shall cooperate with the respondent authorities and shall furnish the details of Crown Metals as well as other details as may be called for by the respondent authorities.

S.O. to 23.01.2020.

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