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Home Acts & Rules GST Draft-Bills-Reports FAQ on GST dated 21.9.2016 based on Draft Model GST Chapter 19 = Inspection, Search, Seizure and Arrest Chapters List This

Inspection, Search, Seizure and Arrest - FAQ on GST dated 21.9.2016 based on Draft Model GST

Chapter: 19
Inspection, Search, Seizure and Arrest
Question 1 : What is the meaning of the term “Search”?
Question 2 : What is the meaning of the term “Inspection”?
Question 3 : Who can order for carrying out “Inspection” and under what circumstances?
Question 4 : Can the proper officer authorize Inspection of any assets/premises of any person under this Section?
Question 5 : Who can order for Search and Seizure under the provisions of MGL?
Question 6 : What is meant by ‘reasons to believe’?
Question 7 : Is it mandatory that such ‘reasons to believe’ has to be recorded in writing by the proper officer, before issuing authorization for Inspection or Search and Seizure?
Question 8 : What is a Search Warrant and what are its contents?
Question 9 : When does goods become liable to confiscation under the provisions of MGL?
Question 10 : What powers can be exercised by an officer during valid search?
Question 11 : What is the procedure for conducting search?
Question 12 : What are the basic requirements to be observed during Search operations?
Question 13 : Can a CGST/SGST officer access business premises under any other circumstances?
Question 14 : When is search said to be illegal? Is evidence collected in the course of an illegal search admissible in trial proceedings?
Question 15 : What is meant by the term ‘Seizure’?
Question 16 : Does MGL have any power of detention of goods and conveyances?
Question 17 : What is the distinction in law between ‘Seizure’ and ‘Detention’?
Question 18 : What are the safeguards provided in MGL in respect of Search or Seizure?
Question 19 : Is there any special document required to be carried during transport of taxable goods?
Question 20 : What is meant by the term “arrest”?
Question 21 : When can the proper officer authorize ‘arrest’ of any person under MGL?
Question 22 : What are the safeguards provided under MGL for a person who is placed under arrest?
Question 23 : What are the precautions to be taken during arrest?
Question 24 : What are the broad guidelines for arrest followed in CBEC?
Question 25 : What is a cognizable offence?
Question 26 : What is a non-cognizable offence?
Question 27 : What are cognizable and non-cognizable offences under MGL?
Question 28 : When can the proper officer issue summons under MGL?
Question 29 : What are the responsibilities of the person so summoned?
Question 30 : What can be the consequences of nonappearance to summons?
Question 31 : What are the guidelines for issue of summons?
Question 32 : What are the precautions to be observed while issuing summons?
Question 33 : Are there any class of officers who are required to assist CGST/SGST officers?
 

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