GST provisional attachment under section 83 cannot be extended

VKS Industries Vs Commissioner, Central Excise And CGST (Delhi High Court) It is not disputed that the provisional attachment order dated 06.02.2020 was passed in exercise of powers under Section 83 of the CGST Act. In terms of Sub-section (2) of Section 83 of the CGST Act, the provisional attachment would cease to have any effect after the expiry of the period of one year from the date of the said order. Thus, in terms of Section 83(2) of the CGST Act, the provisional attachment order dated 06.02.2020 ceased to be operative after 06.02.2021. HC held that “We are unable to accept that the pr...