Calcutta HC Sets Aside 200% GST Penalty as E-Way Bill Renewal Delay Was Only 50 Minutes

Industrial Pumps & Motors Agencies & Anr Vs State of West Bengal (Calcutta High Court) 200% GST Penalty Quashed Because No Intent to Evade Tax Was Found in Expired E-Way Bill Case; GST Penalty Reduced to Token Fine Because Goods Were Near Destination and No Tax Irregularity Was Alleged; Calcutta High Court Grants Relief Because Expired E-Way Bill Was the Sole Alleged Violation; GST E-Way Bill Penalty Set Aside Because Authorities Failed to Show Any Tax Evasion Intent. The Calcutta High Court considered a writ petition challenging an order of the GST Appellate Authority dated November 1...