No Penalty for E-way Bill Delay Due to Portal Technical Glitches: Allahabad HC

Falguni Steels Vs State of U.P. And Others (Allahabad High Court) Allahabad High Court held that imposition of penalty due to delay in generation of e-way bill unjustified as delay was due to technical glitches on portal. Thus, imposition of penalty for mere technical errors, without having any potential financial implications, unjustified. Facts- The petitioner is an authorized dealer of the Steel Authority of India Ltd. (‘SAIL’). Petitioner purchased a consignment of TMT Bar. Petitioner obtained service of private road carrier for transportation of its goods. However, petitioner ...