Excess stock found during survey can't initiate proceedings u/s 130 of UPGST Act. Tax liability to be determined u/s 35(6) & 74.

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....In light of the legal provisions and precedent, the Court held that even if excess stock is found during a survey, proceedings u/s 130 of the UPGST Act cannot be initiated. The proper course of action is to determine tax liability u/s 35(6) by following the procedure established u/s 74. Consequently, the impugned orders passed by the authorities initiating proceedings u/s 130 were quashed, and the petition was allowed, in line with the Court's earlier judgment in M/S METENERE LTD. VERSUS UNION OF INDIA AND ANOTHER.....