2021 (9) TMI 259

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.... remote video conference. Heard Mr. H.R.A. Choudhury, learned Sr. counsel appearing for the accused petitioner as well as Mr. B.B. Gogoi, learned Addl. P.P. for the State respondent. By this petition under Section 439 Cr.P.C., the accused-petitioner, namely Lukman Hussain @Lokman Hussain has prayed for grant of bail in connection with Karimganj P.S. Case No. 535/2021, under Sections 120B/379....

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....case is the forgery of documents for the purpose of illegal transportation of coal, limestone etc. by way of export and import between India and Bangladesh (cross-border trade) as well as transporting such materials in excess of the GST paid; stocking of coal etc. at various locations at Karimganj without license/permission causing huge loss of GST, sale tax etc. to the state. According to Mr. Gog....

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....angladesh through Sutarkandi Integrated Check Post (ICP) by preparing fake/invalid documents. During enquiry, it was learnt from some reliable sources that the number plates of some of the trucks carrying coal were also fake and those were suspected to be stolen vehicles. It is stated in the FIR that an illegal transportation and export business of coal is going on in Karimganj district in conniva....

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....l but in actual they transport 25-28 MT in each truck.  Sometimes, they are bringing coal even without paying GST at all. By this method they are not only avoiding tax but also transporting coal with overload that is in violation of Transportation Rules. 3. Thirdly, they are stocking coal illegally at various places in Karimganj town without taking permission/license for stocking/hol....