Penalty proceedings under Section 130 of the CGST Act cannot be initiated if excess stock was found
The Hon’ble Allahabad High Court in the case of PP Polyplast (P.) Ltd. allowed the writ petition and held that no penalty proceedings under Section 130 of the CGST Act is maintainable on the ground of excess stock. It was further stated that the proceedings relating to Section 73/74 should be initiated if prima facie view arises that excess stock was found.
