GST Article

Whether confiscated good and vehicles can be released by depositing 25% of the amount mentioned in the order in case and furnishing a bank guarantee for the balance?

The Honorable Punjab and Haryana High Court in the case of M/s. Kanchan Supplier held that the Taxpayer has the right to appeal against the Order. Further, the vehicle and the goods confiscated shall be released upon 25% of the amount mentioned in the impugned Order and the outstanding balance shall be secured by furnishing of bank guarantee.

GST ArticleHigh Court

Proper officer shall pass an order within seven days of service of notice of such detention or seizure of goods or conveyance

The Hon’ble Patna High Court in the case of Pawan Carrying Corporation held that the proper officer must issue the notice right within seven days of detention or seizure of goods or conveyance. There is no reason to wait for an application by the driver of the vehicle for the verification of the goods when the vehicle is intercepted. Lastly, the order should be passed within seven days of the service of notice of such detention or seizure of goods or conveyance.