https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=102682 GST search powers require seized documents, books and things to remain with the proper or authorised officer only while necessary for examination, inquiry or proceedings; returning custody while retaining seizure is inconsistent with that scheme. Material still required may be taken into fresh custody through a fresh seizure order linked to the original seizure. A prohibition order may apply only to goods liable to confiscation where physical seizure is impracticable, not to office equipment, files, documents, books or things that are not confiscable goods; the prohibition order was quashed. Sealing premises is permissible only during an ongoing search when access is denied, not after search completion to store seized material; de-sealing and restoration of possession were directed. en-us Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:13:49 +0530 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:13:49 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=102682 GST search powers require seized documents, books and things to remain with the proper or authorised officer only while necessary for examination, inquiry or proceedings; returning custody while retaining seizure is inconsistent with that scheme. Material still required may be taken into fresh custody through a fresh seizure order linked to the original seizure. A prohibition order may apply only to goods liable to confiscation where physical seizure is impracticable, not to office equipment, files, documents, books or things that are not confiscable goods; the prohibition order was quashed. Sealing premises is permissible only during an ongoing search when access is denied, not after search completion to store seized material; de-sealing and restoration of possession were directed. Highlights GST Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:13:49 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=102682