Electronic Credit Ledger blocking under Rule 86A(3) lapses automatically after one year, requiring immediate unblocking.

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....Rule 86A(3) limits blocking of the Electronic Credit Ledger to one year from the date of imposition, and any continuance beyond that period is contrary to the rule. Where the ledger blocking had continued after expiry of twelve months, the restriction was treated as having automatically ceased to operate. The Court declared the continued blocking illegal and directed the authorities to unblock the Electronic Credit Ledger forthwith.....