No Penalties for E-way Bill Errors Without Tax Evasion Intent, Court Rules on Section 129 and Rule 138.

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....Levy of penalty for violation of section 129 and Rule 138 - Failure to update the E-way bill on change of vehicle after breakdown - The imposition of penalties for mere technical errors in tax law, without evidence of intent to evade tax, is not sustainable. The court emphasized that penalties should only be imposed when there's a deliberate intent to evade taxes, differentiating between inadvertent technical errors and purposeful attempts to circumvent tax obligations. - HC....