GST: Compensation Ordered as Seized Silver and Cash Were Lost in Police Custody

G R M Jewellers Vs Assistant Commissioner of State Tax (Andhra Pradesh High Court) State liable to compensate on account of theft of seized silver and cash under GST while in police custody: Andhra Pradesh High Court  Andhra Pradesh High Court held that State becomes liable to compensation on account of theft of seized silver and cash which was carried out in the police station. Accordingly, the writ petition is allowed. Facts- The petitioner is doing business of Gold and Silver Bullion Metals and was registered as a registered person under the CGST and SGST Acts, 2017, at Salem, in the Stat...