Breif Issue :
Issues Involved:
Will detention on the ground that E-way bill did not indicate the correct number of the vehicle that was carrying the goods fall under non-compliance with the provisions of Section 129 of the CGST/SGST Act.
Fact of the Case:
The Petitioner had carrying the goods were detained along with the vehicles on ground that the E-way Bill did not indicate the correct number of the vehicle that was carrying the goods. Petitioner subsequently filed E-way Bill with correct number of vehicle but the same was not available at the time of detention but produced before the authority immediately thereafter.
Decision :
The Kerala High Court observed that the detention of the goods was justified and within the ambit of Section 129 of the CGST/SGST Act. Accordingly directed to the respondent to release the goods and vehicle after furnishing the bank guarantee to cover the tax and penalty amounts.
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