Detention of goods only if it is found that intention was to evade payment of GST

Hanuman Trading Co. Vs State of Gujarat (Gujarat High Court)

While issuing notice, this Court directed that the vehicle as well as the goods be released, upon payment of the tax, in terms of the impugned notice.

The writ applicant availed the benefit of the interim-order passed by this Court and got the vehicle, along with the goods released on payment of the tax amount. The proceedings, as on date, are at the stage of show cause notice, under Section 130 of the Please become a Premium member. If you are already a Premium member, login here to access the full content.