Release of confiscated goods: 10% pre-deposit of total value required for release, in addition to penalty and fine.

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....The Jharkhand High Court granted permission for release of confiscated goods subject to a pre-deposit u/s 107 of the GST Act. The assessee was required to make a pre-deposit of 10% of the total value, which was not initially considered. Upon depositing Rs.2,71,000 in addition to penalties and fines, the confiscated goods would be released under specified conditions. The court directed that the respondents refrain from auctioning the goods and conveyance until the specified date. The petition was allowed by the court.....