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September 26, 2026   Case Laws GST
Mandatory e-way bill compliance was not enforceable before nationwide implementation, preventing detention and penalty for non-production.
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Understanding "Shall" as "May" in Rule 20(2): Flexibility Over Mandate Based on Legislative Intent.

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VAT and Sales Tax August 13, 2019 Case Laws HC
Whether the expression ‘shall’ partakes the character of ‘may’ depends upon the intent of legislation, which requires to be achieved not only from the phraseology of the provision, but considering its nature, design and the consequences. Applying this principle, the word ‘shall’ used in rule 20(2) requires to be read as ‘may’
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