Transporter Penalized for Expired E-Way Bill Violation; No Leniency Allowed Under Current Legislation.

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....Levy of penalty upon the petitioner for transporting goods against an expired e-way bill - Transportation of goods with a proper e-way bill is one of the salient features of the Act. There is no scope to dilute the said provision of law for granting relief to an errant transporter. The Act cannot and ought not to be interpreted in such a manner that the very essence of the same is lost. - HC....