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2019 (11) TMI 473 - HC - GSTDetention of goods and vehicle - petitioner would submit that there is no mandate under section 129 of the GST Act for detaining goods that were covered by a valid e-Way Bill merely because the driver of the vehicle took an alternate route to reach the same destination - HELD THAT:- There cannot be a mechanical detention of a consignment solely because the driver of the vehicle had opted for a different route, other than what is normally taken by other transporters of goods covered by similar e-Way bills. No doubt, if the vehicle is detained at a place that is located on an entirely different stretch of road and plying in a direction other than towards the destination shown in the e- Way bill, then a presumption could be drawn that there was an attempt at transportation contrary to the e-Way Bill. This writ petition is allowed by directing the 1st respondent to forthwith release the goods and consignment to the petitioner - petition allowed.
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