Sale of hazardous detained goods must proceed promptly when unpaid GST penalties trigger statutory disposal powers.

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....Section 129(6) of the GST Acts requires detained goods to be sold or otherwise disposed of to recover an unpaid penalty after the prescribed period. Its proviso permits a shorter period where goods are perishable, hazardous or likely to depreciate. Inflammable bulk bitumen qualifies as hazardous goods, so the continuing availability of an appeal does not displace the obligation to initiate disposal where risk to the goods and conveyance warrants prompt action. Sale should proceed through public notice, with notice to the owner, within the stipulated timeframe.....