Kerala HC Orders Release of Seized Cash in GST Case

Shabu George Vs State Tax Officer (Kerala High Court) Kerala High Court has ruled in favor of petitioner Shabu George, directing the release of cash seized by tax authorities under the GST Act. The case originated from a search operation on June 9, 2022, where authorities confiscated cash from George’s premises as part of an investigation into alleged tax evasion. The petitioner contended that the seizure was unwarranted, as the cash did not constitute business stock-in-trade. Despite his representation for its return, the authorities took no action until November 2022. The learned single Ju...