GST Scheme: Consignment Note Issuance by Goods Transport Agency Crucial for Lien Transfer and Safe Delivery.

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....Liability of GST - person liable to pay GST for transportation of goods - As per GST scheme of law, consignment note issuance, by whatever name called, is mandatory for a GTA. The issuance of consignment note indicates that the lien on goods has been transferred to the transporter and the transporter becomes responsible for the goods till its safe delivery to the consignee. This aspect is evident in the relationship between Vadilal and its GTA but is absent in the relationship between Vadilal and Celcius - the requirement of consignment note issuance by a GTA cannot be brushed aside - there are no merit to deem Vadilal as a GTA. - AAR....