High Court sets aside seizure of goods due to compliance with E-way bill, orders release.

The High Court allowed the writ petition challenging the seizure of goods for not having an E-way bill. The court found that the petitioner had complied with legal requirements by issuing the E-way bill before the detention, leading to the release of the goods and vehicle seized. The seizure order and penalty notice were set aside, as the court determined no fault on the petitioner's part.

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Issues:
1. Detention of goods for not having E-way bill
2. Seizure of goods under Section 129(1) of UPGST Act
3. Validity of seizure order and penalty notice
4. Relief sought in the writ petition

Analysis:
1. The case involved the detention of goods being transported without an E-way bill. The goods were booked from Maharashtra to Lucknow, intercepted at Kanpur, and seized under Section 129(1) of the UPGST Act. The petitioner provided evidence that the E-way bill had been issued before the detention, thus complying with the legal requirements.

2. The High Court examined the relevant documents, including the Invoice, Goods receipt, and E-way Bills, finding that the E-way bill under the UPGST Act was downloaded by the petitioner before the detention of the goods. The court concluded that all necessary information was disclosed, indicating no irregularity in the transaction.

3. The seizure order and penalty notice issued under Sections 129(1) and 129(3) of the Act were challenged in the writ petition. After reviewing the facts and documents, the court set aside the seizure order, penalty notice, and consequential proceedings, as there was no fault on the petitioner's part in complying with the legal requirements.

4. As a result of the court's decision, the writ petition was allowed, and the goods and vehicle seized on 28.03.2018 were ordered to be released in favor of the petitioner immediately. The judgment provided relief to the petitioner by overturning the seizure order and penalty notice based on the compliance with E-way bill regulations.

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