M/S. Royal Traders - Kerala vs. The Assistant State Tax Officer
Held
The High Court found the detention justified but directed the respondent to release the consignment and vehicle upon the petitioner furnishing a bank guarantee for the determined tax and penalty. The respondent was then to adjudicate the issue after notice to the petitioner, in accordance with Section 130 of the GST Act.
Facts
A consignment of copra belonging to the petitioner was detained by the respondent for interstate transportation carried out by dealers without mandatory GST registration, leading to a demand for tax and penalty.
Key Issues
The legality of the detention of goods and vehicle for interstate movement by unregistered dealers under the GST Act, and the conditions for their release pending adjudication.
Sections Cited
CGST Act, Section 130
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Cause title — parties, addresses and appearances
J U D G M E N T A consignment of copra that has been transported at the instance of the petitioner was detained by the respondent. Ext.P13 is the detention notice determining the tax and penalty for the purposes of the security to be furnished by the petitioner. On a perusal of Ext.P13 notice, it is seen that the interstate transportation of the goods was being carried out by dealers who did not have a registration as mandated for interstate movement under the CGST Act. On a consideration of the reasons contained in Ext.P13 notice, I do
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