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Shubham Fertilizers and Chemicals Vs State of U.P. and 3 Others (Allahabad High Court)
In a noteworthy decision, the Allahabad High Court, in the case of Shubham Fertilizers and Chemicals Vs State of U.P. and 3 Others, has firmly established that the seizure of goods and the imposition of penalties are not justified when an E-way bill has been generated prior to detention and the appropriate tax has been charged. This ruling sheds light on the importance of adhering to the procedural requirements before taking punitive actions.
The crux of the matter involves the transportation of goods from Chattisgarh to Haryana, intercepted by the authorities in Agra due to the alleged absence of an E-way bill. Contrary to the claims of respondent no. 4, the petitioner demonstrated that the E-way bill had indeed been generated before the detention, negating the grounds for the seizure and subsequent penalty under Section 129(1) of the UPGST Act.
The court, upon reviewing the furnished documents including the Invoice, Goods receipt, and E-way Bills, determined that the procedural compliance was met by the petitioner well in advance of the detention. This evidence was pivotal in concluding that the actions taken by the authorities were not justified, leading to the decision to set aside the seizure order, penalty notice, and any consequential proceedings derived from the initial action.
The Allahabad High Court’s judgment in favor of Shubham Fertilizers and Chemicals underscores a critical aspect of the legal framework governing the transport and seizure of goods. It emphasizes the necessity for authorities to meticulously verify compliance with the procedural requisites, such as the timely generation of E-way bills, before proceeding with any form of detention or penalty.
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