Confiscation of goods - proceeding simultaneously u/s 129 & 130...

Confiscation of goods - proceeding simultaneously u/s 129 & 130 - except arguing that the authorities cannot invoke both the sections simultaneously, the petitioners have not produced any case law which militates against the views expressed in the above judgment. - While interpreting the Tax Statutes and applying to the facts and holding that the provisions thereof are violated, the authorities must give cogent reasons. Unfortunately, in the instant case, the reasons, are a casualty - the impugned order does not stand to legal scrutiny and liable to be set aside. - HC

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