On 31 july 2023 ( few days back ) we sent the goods without E invocie . But manual invoice and eway bill showing the correct value of goods were sent with vehicle .
vehicle was detained yesterday and the CTO official demanding 200% penalty for it .
as there is no intention of tax evasion we are pleading him not to levy . But he says we have to pay .
kindly give us the opinion and back up for the same pls .
Business Faces 200% Penalty for Missing E-Invoice; Experts Discuss GST Compliance Under Sections 122 and 129 CGST Act A business sent goods without generating an e-invoice, although a manual invoice and e-way bill were provided. The vehicle was detained, and a 200% penalty was demanded by the CTO. The business argued there was no intent to evade taxes and sought advice. Experts on the forum discussed the issue, highlighting the challenges of GST compliance, the legal provisions under sections 122 and 129 of the CGST Act, and potential defenses. They noted that penalties for non-compliance are often harsh, and suggested seeking legal expertise to prepare a defense. The discussion also touched on recent advisories affecting e-invoice reporting timelines. (AI Summary)