Penalty paid for Non compliance of E way Bill

[V Rajalakshmi]

The vehicle was detailed for a reason that there was a mismatch between E way bill and invoice and slapped a penalty but no written notice or order. The vehicle was released after showing proof of payment of the penalty challan, Now the amount paid under penalty is lying in the electronic cash ledger. How to set off the from ECL or whether such sum can be used by a person for making payment of regular tax liability.

AI Summary

Vehicle Penalized for E-way Bill Mismatch; No Written Notice Issued; Discussing Payment via Form DRC-03. A discussion on a forum addressed a situation where a vehicle was penalized due to a mismatch between the E-way bill and the invoice, without receiving a written notice or order. The penalty was paid, and the amount is now in the electronic cash ledger. A participant advised that simply depositing the penalty does not discharge the obligation; it must be paid using Form DRC-03, quoting the penalty order number. Another participant confirmed no order was found on the portal and inquired about using voluntary payment in DRC-03. A third participant suggested checking the portal for any penalty order.