Seeking release of detained goods alongwith the vehicle - In the...

Seeking release of detained goods alongwith the vehicle - In the present case, the goods and conveyance in transit were accompanied with the documents as prescribed under Rule 138A, i.e. the invoice and the e-way bill. No discrepancy has been pointed out in the said documents even in the reply filed by the respondents - from the pleadings on record, it is clear that there is no allegation that the petitioner has contravened any provision of the Act or the rules framed thereunder much less with an intent to evade payment of tax. - The goods/conveyance cannot be detained without passing appropriate orders in accordance with law. - HC

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