Excess stock triggers GST Act Sections 73/74, not Section 130. Court quashes orders invoking Section 130 for excess stock found during survey.

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....Excess stock found during survey triggered initiation of proceedings against petitioner. Court held if excess stock found, proceedings u/ss 73/74 of GST Act should be invoked, not Section 130 read with Rule 120. Court relied on previous judgment holding excess stock attracts Sections 73 & 74, not Section 130 read with Rule 122. Law is clear Section 130 proceedings cannot be initiated if excess stock found during survey. Impugned orders invoking Section 130 quashed, petition allowed.....