Validity of Provisional attachment of the bank accounts of the...

Validity of Provisional attachment of the bank accounts of the petitioner and of his firm - Facts of the present case clearly reveals that no proceedings under Section 74 of the C.G.S.T. Act has yet been initiated. That apart the respondent No.2 while passing the impugned order, has neither recorded his opinion nor referred to any tangible material which necessitated him to pass the impugned provisional attachment order so as to protect the interest of the Government revenue. - Writ petition is allowed with cost of Rs. 50,000/- which shall be paid by the respondents to the petitioner - HC

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