2018 (12) TMI 65 - HC - GST

Allahabad HC Orders Release of Detained Goods Under U.P. GST

The Allahabad HC ordered the release of goods detained under U.P. GST by the respondents upon furnishing security and indemnity bond. The petitioner's ... Release of seized goods - submission is that there was no violation of any provision of the Act to justify the seizure of the goods - Held that:- Sri Tripathi may seek instructions and file counter affidavit within three weeks. One week thereafter for filing rejoinder affidavit. List for admission/final disposal on the expiry of the aforesaid period. The Allahabad High Court directed the release of goods detained in transit by the respondents under U.P. GST on furnishing security and indemnity bond. The petitioner's goods and vehicle are to be released immediately upon providing security equivalent to proposed tax and penalty under Section 129(1)(a) of U.P. GST. The case is listed for admission/final disposal after three weeks.