Cash seizure under GST search powers was impermissible, requiring interest on refunded cash and release of retained devices.

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....Cash does not fall within the category of articles that may be seized during a search under section 67 of the CGST Act. Retention of seized cash until refund is illegal, and refund does not extinguish entitlement to accrued interest; the interest must be calculated and paid. Following issuance of a demand-cum-show-cause notice, seized mobile phones, pen drives and a bank card are liable to be released forthwith upon production of a certified copy of the order.....