eway bill typing error

[satbir singhwahi]

sir

export shipment , invoice was prepared with IGST, but inadvertently , igst not mentioned in eway bill, but all particulars in eway bill as per invoice.Mobile wing held the truck and levied igst and penalty.Any remedy or relief, pls guide.

AI Summary

Penalty Imposed for Omitted IGST in E-way Bill; Relief Sought Citing Zero-Rating and Procedural Lapse. A user raised a query regarding a typing error in an e-way bill for an export shipment where IGST was omitted, leading to a truck being held and a penalty imposed. A respondent advised that the government is strict about e-way bills and suggested seeking relief through adjudication or appeal, citing three grounds: export being zero-rated, no revenue loss, and procedural lapse. They referenced a Kerala High Court decision indicating penalties should not be imposed for genuine human errors in e-way bills, providing the case details for further reference.