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Detention of goods invalid where e-way bill expired by mechanical breakdown and fresh e-way bill issued before s.129(3) order
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The HC allowed the petition and quashed the impugned detention orders, holding that detention of goods was unsustainable where the goods, moving under a commercial agreement with a government entity, were accompanied by a genuine tax invoice and an e-way bill that expired due to a vehicular breakdown; a fresh e-way bill was generated prior to the issuance of an order under s.129(3) of the GST Act. The court found no evidence of mens rea to evade tax, and held that mere expiry of an e-way bill, in the context of an unexplained mechanical delay and prompt re-generation of the document, cannot be equated with intent to evade tax.
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Detention of goods invalid where e-way bill expired by mechanical breakdown and fresh e-way bill issued before s.129(3) order
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The HC allowed the petition and quashed the impugned detention orders, holding that detention of goods was unsustainable where the goods, moving under a commercial agreement with a government entity, were accompanied by a genuine tax invoice and an e-way bill that expired due to a vehicular breakdown; a fresh e-way bill was generated prior to the issuance of an order under s.129(3) of the GST Act. The court found no evidence of mens rea to evade tax, and held that mere expiry of an e-way bill, in the context of an unexplained mechanical delay and prompt re-generation of the document, cannot be equated with intent to evade tax.
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Detention of goods invalid where e-way bill expired by mechanical breakdown and fresh e-way bill issued before s.129(3) order
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The HC allowed the petition and quashed the impugned detention orders, holding that detention of goods was unsustainable where the goods, moving under a commercial agreement with a government entity, were accompanied by a genuine tax invoice and an e-way bill that expired due to a vehicular breakdown; a fresh e-way bill was generated prior to the issuance of an order under s.129(3) of the GST Act. The court found no evidence of mens rea to evade tax, and held that mere expiry of an e-way bill, in the context of an unexplained mechanical delay and prompt re-generation of the document, cannot be equated with intent to evade tax.
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Petition dismissed; petitioner allowed to submit detailed disclosures and documents for re-consideration; notices for 2019-23 may be adjudicated on merits
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The HC dismissed the petition without quashing the impugned notices, granting the petitioner liberty to furnish full details, including copies of state authority orders for 2017-18 and 2018-19 and particulars of pending appeals, for fresh consideration by the Central authorities; those authorities are directed to consider such submissions on their merits and in accordance with law. With respect to the remaining years (2019-20 to 2022-23), the HC held the asserted jurisdictional bar inapplicable and confirmed that the Central authorities are at liberty to adjudicate the notices for those years on merits. The petition is disposed of, subject to the petitioner's compliance with the directed disclosures.
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Detention of goods invalid where e-way bill expired by mechanical breakdown and fresh e-way bill issued before s.129(3) order
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The HC allowed the petition and quashed the impugned detention orders, holding that detention of goods was unsustainable where the goods, moving under a commercial agreement with a government entity, were accompanied by a genuine tax invoice and an e-way bill that expired due to a vehicular breakdown; a fresh e-way bill was generated prior to the issuance of an order under s.129(3) of the GST Act. The court found no evidence of mens rea to evade tax, and held that mere expiry of an e-way bill, in the context of an unexplained mechanical delay and prompt re-generation of the document, cannot be equated with intent to evade tax.
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Detention of goods invalid where e-way bill expired by mechanical breakdown and fresh e-way bill issued before s.129(3) order
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The HC allowed the petition and quashed the impugned detention orders, holding that detention of goods was unsustainable where the goods, moving under a commercial agreement with a government entity, were accompanied by a genuine tax invoice and an e-way bill that expired due to a vehicular breakdown; a fresh e-way bill was generated prior to the issuance of an order under s.129(3) of the GST Act. The court found no evidence of mens rea to evade tax, and held that mere expiry of an e-way bill, in the context of an unexplained mechanical delay and prompt re-generation of the document, cannot be equated with intent to evade tax.
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Detention of goods invalid where e-way bill expired by mechanical breakdown and fresh e-way bill issued before s.129(3) order
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The HC allowed the petition and quashed the impugned detention orders, holding that detention of goods was unsustainable where the goods, moving under a commercial agreement with a government entity, were accompanied by a genuine tax invoice and an e-way bill that expired due to a vehicular breakdown; a fresh e-way bill was generated prior to the issuance of an order under s.129(3) of the GST Act. The court found no evidence of mens rea to evade tax, and held that mere expiry of an e-way bill, in the context of an unexplained mechanical delay and prompt re-generation of the document, cannot be equated with intent to evade tax.
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Detention of goods invalid where e-way bill expired by mechanical breakdown and fresh e-way bill issued before s.129(3) order
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The HC allowed the petition and quashed the impugned detention orders, holding that detention of goods was unsustainable where the goods, moving under a commercial agreement with a government entity, were accompanied by a genuine tax invoice and an e-way bill that expired due to a vehicular breakdown; a fresh e-way bill was generated prior to the issuance of an order under s.129(3) of the GST Act. The court found no evidence of mens rea to evade tax, and held that mere expiry of an e-way bill, in the context of an unexplained mechanical delay and prompt re-generation of the document, cannot be equated with intent to evade tax.
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Detention of goods invalid where e-way bill expired by mechanical breakdown and fresh e-way bill issued before s.129(3) order
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The HC allowed the petition and quashed the impugned detention orders, holding that detention of goods was unsustainable where the goods, moving under a commercial agreement with a government entity, were accompanied by a genuine tax invoice and an e-way bill that expired due to a vehicular breakdown; a fresh e-way bill was generated prior to the issuance of an order under s.129(3) of the GST Act. The court found no evidence of mens rea to evade tax, and held that mere expiry of an e-way bill, in the context of an unexplained mechanical delay and prompt re-generation of the document, cannot be equated with intent to evade tax.
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Detention of goods invalid where e-way bill expired by mechanical breakdown and fresh e-way bill issued before s.129(3) order
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The HC allowed the petition and quashed the impugned detention orders, holding that detention of goods was unsustainable where the goods, moving under a commercial agreement with a government entity, were accompanied by a genuine tax invoice and an e-way bill that expired due to a vehicular breakdown; a fresh e-way bill was generated prior to the issuance of an order under s.129(3) of the GST Act. The court found no evidence of mens rea to evade tax, and held that mere expiry of an e-way bill, in the context of an unexplained mechanical delay and prompt re-generation of the document, cannot be equated with intent to evade tax.
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Detention of goods invalid where e-way bill expired by mechanical breakdown and fresh e-way bill issued before s.129(3) order
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The HC allowed the petition and quashed the impugned detention orders, holding that detention of goods was unsustainable where the goods, moving under a commercial agreement with a government entity, were accompanied by a genuine tax invoice and an e-way bill that expired due to a vehicular breakdown; a fresh e-way bill was generated prior to the issuance of an order under s.129(3) of the GST Act. The court found no evidence of mens rea to evade tax, and held that mere expiry of an e-way bill, in the context of an unexplained mechanical delay and prompt re-generation of the document, cannot be equated with intent to evade tax.
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Detention of goods invalid where e-way bill expired by mechanical breakdown and fresh e-way bill issued before s.129(3) order
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The HC allowed the petition and quashed the impugned detention orders, holding that detention of goods was unsustainable where the goods, moving under a commercial agreement with a government entity, were accompanied by a genuine tax invoice and an e-way bill that expired due to a vehicular breakdown; a fresh e-way bill was generated prior to the issuance of an order under s.129(3) of the GST Act. The court found no evidence of mens rea to evade tax, and held that mere expiry of an e-way bill, in the context of an unexplained mechanical delay and prompt re-generation of the document, cannot be equated with intent to evade tax.
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Detention of goods invalid where e-way bill expired by mechanical breakdown and fresh e-way bill issued before s.129(3) order
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The HC allowed the petition and quashed the impugned detention orders, holding that detention of goods was unsustainable where the goods, moving under a commercial agreement with a government entity, were accompanied by a genuine tax invoice and an e-way bill that expired due to a vehicular breakdown; a fresh e-way bill was generated prior to the issuance of an order under s.129(3) of the GST Act. The court found no evidence of mens rea to evade tax, and held that mere expiry of an e-way bill, in the context of an unexplained mechanical delay and prompt re-generation of the document, cannot be equated with intent to evade tax.
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Assessment order quashed for breach of natural justice; petitioner to pre-deposit 25% from ECR and reply show cause notice
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The HC quashed the impugned Assessment Order dated 27.08.2024 for breach of natural justice, subject to the petitioner making a pre-deposit of 25% of the disputed tax in cash from its Electronic Cash Register within 30 days of receipt of the order; this pre-deposit remains liable to final adjustment or further demand. The petitioner must file a reply to the Show Cause Notice dated 31.05.2024, treating the quashed Assessment Order as an addendum, within 30 days. Upon compliance, the respondent shall pass fresh adjudicatory orders on merits and in accordance with law, after affording the petitioner a personal hearing, preferably within three months. Petition disposed.
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Detention of goods invalid where e-way bill expired by mechanical breakdown and fresh e-way bill issued before s.129(3) order
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The HC allowed the petition and quashed the impugned detention orders, holding that detention of goods was unsustainable where the goods, moving under a commercial agreement with a government entity, were accompanied by a genuine tax invoice and an e-way bill that expired due to a vehicular breakdown; a fresh e-way bill was generated prior to the issuance of an order under s.129(3) of the GST Act. The court found no evidence of mens rea to evade tax, and held that mere expiry of an e-way bill, in the context of an unexplained mechanical delay and prompt re-generation of the document, cannot be equated with intent to evade tax.
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Detention of goods invalid where e-way bill expired by mechanical breakdown and fresh e-way bill issued before s.129(3) order
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The HC allowed the petition and quashed the impugned detention orders, holding that detention of goods was unsustainable where the goods, moving under a commercial agreement with a government entity, were accompanied by a genuine tax invoice and an e-way bill that expired due to a vehicular breakdown; a fresh e-way bill was generated prior to the issuance of an order under s.129(3) of the GST Act. The court found no evidence of mens rea to evade tax, and held that mere expiry of an e-way bill, in the context of an unexplained mechanical delay and prompt re-generation of the document, cannot be equated with intent to evade tax.
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Detention of goods invalid where e-way bill expired by mechanical breakdown and fresh e-way bill issued before s.129(3) order
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The HC allowed the petition and quashed the impugned detention orders, holding that detention of goods was unsustainable where the goods, moving under a commercial agreement with a government entity, were accompanied by a genuine tax invoice and an e-way bill that expired due to a vehicular breakdown; a fresh e-way bill was generated prior to the issuance of an order under s.129(3) of the GST Act. The court found no evidence of mens rea to evade tax, and held that mere expiry of an e-way bill, in the context of an unexplained mechanical delay and prompt re-generation of the document, cannot be equated with intent to evade tax.
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Detention of goods invalid where e-way bill expired by mechanical breakdown and fresh e-way bill issued before s.129(3) order
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The HC allowed the petition and quashed the impugned detention orders, holding that detention of goods was unsustainable where the goods, moving under a commercial agreement with a government entity, were accompanied by a genuine tax invoice and an e-way bill that expired due to a vehicular breakdown; a fresh e-way bill was generated prior to the issuance of an order under s.129(3) of the GST Act. The court found no evidence of mens rea to evade tax, and held that mere expiry of an e-way bill, in the context of an unexplained mechanical delay and prompt re-generation of the document, cannot be equated with intent to evade tax.
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Detention of goods invalid where e-way bill expired by mechanical breakdown and fresh e-way bill issued before s.129(3) order
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The HC allowed the petition and quashed the impugned detention orders, holding that detention of goods was unsustainable where the goods, moving under a commercial agreement with a government entity, were accompanied by a genuine tax invoice and an e-way bill that expired due to a vehicular breakdown; a fresh e-way bill was generated prior to the issuance of an order under s.129(3) of the GST Act. The court found no evidence of mens rea to evade tax, and held that mere expiry of an e-way bill, in the context of an unexplained mechanical delay and prompt re-generation of the document, cannot be equated with intent to evade tax.
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7th Board Meeting of the National TradersÂ’ Welfare Board held in New Delhi
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Dated:- 10-10-2025

'Vocal for Local' Initiative Highlighted at NTWB Meeting; Poster 'Garv Se Kaho, Ye Swadeshi Hai' Released to Promote Indian-Made Products
The 7th meeting of the National Traders' Welfare Board (NTWB) was convened at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi,  under the chairmanship of Chairman, NTWB, Shri Sunil J. Singhi.
In his welcome address, Joint Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Shri Sanjiv, extended greetings to Chairman, NTWB, Shri Sunil J. Singhi, on assuming his second term as Chairman of the Board. He also congratulated the Board members and appreciated their continued commitment towards

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of the campaign to ensure its wider outreach across the country.
In his address, Chairman, NTWB, Shri Sunil J. Singhi, appreciated the recently implemented Next-Gen GST Reforms, which came into effect on 22nd September 2025. He highlighted that the nationwide traders-led campaign, celebrated as the 'GST Bachat Utsav', reflects the gratitude of the trading community towards Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, for the transformative GST reforms that have generated substantial benefits and savings for both consumers and traders.
The Chairman noted that the new GST reforms will make a wide range of essential and consumer items more affordable. Small car buyers could save around Rs.70,000, while reductions in GST on stationery, clothing, footw

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Appeals dismissed; matters remitted to post show-cause stage for fresh administrative adjudication, petitioners allowed to file replies
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The HC dismissed the writ appeals and upheld the learned Single Judge's disposition allowing the writ petitions to the extent of relegating the petitioners to the post show-cause notice stage. The Court declined to adjudicate merits on liability or exemption under service tax, deeming such issues premature and fact-intensive, and found no jurisdictional error warranting interference with the show cause notices. In certain matters the Court set aside impugned orders-in-original and restored proceedings to the stage of post show-cause notice, granting petitioners liberty to file reply and additional reply as appropriate. The appeals are rejected and the administrative adjudicatory process is remitted for fresh consideration.
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Rule 86-A of CGST Rules cannot block future Input Tax Credit; blocking notice quashed as ultra vires
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The HC held that Rule 86-A of the CGST Rules cannot be construed to effectuate “negative blocking” of Input Tax Credit by precluding credits that were not present in the petitioner's Electronic Credit Ledger on the date the satisfaction and blocking order were recorded. Applying a literal construction of the taxing statute, the court found no ambiguity permitting the blocking of prospective or subsequently accruing ITC and concluded such an interpretation would exceed the rule-making power and contradict the rule framers' intent. The impugned blocking notice was quashed and set aside; the petition succeeded and the application was disposed of.
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Order set aside; respondents must refund contested amount with 6% statutory interest from operative date due to unlawful rejection
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The HC allowed the petition, setting aside the impugned order dated 09.09.2024, and directed respondents to refund the contested amount with statutory interest at 6% per annum from the date the order of the First Authority became operative, on the ground that the refund was not made within 60 days of that order. The court rejected respondents' plea to attract the higher 9% rate, noting petitioners sought only 6% and that the Appellate Authority had quashed the original rejection dated 14.09.2020. The HC held the rejection to be unlawful and confirmed entitlement to the specified interest on the delayed refund.
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Petitioner reinstated into GST regime after Rule 10A compliance; cancellation set aside, pay Rs.50,000 costs
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HC allowed the petition, set aside the cancellation order and the appellate dismissal, and directed the petitioner to comply with Rule 10A by adding bank details on the GST portal. Upon such compliance the revenue authority is to consider revocation of registration. The court held that an opportunity of hearing was afforded and that the cancellation resulted from a procedural default attributable to the petitioner's chartered accountant, but reinstatement into the tax regime served the public interest. The petitioner was ordered to pay costs of Rs.50,000 to the department, payable along with any pending GST returns. The petition is allowed.
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Adjudication order set aside for natural justice failures; deposit Rs. 8,17,000 within one month for fresh adjudication with personal hearing
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The HC set aside the impugned adjudication order for violation of principles of natural justice, holding that the adjudicating authority failed to fix a personal hearing date, did not consider the noticee's furnished reply, and omitted to issue a fresh hearing notice for the subsequently appointed date. The petition is disposed of subject to the petitioner depositing Rs. 8,17,000 within one month; upon such deposit the appellate/assessment proceedings shall be remitted for fresh adjudication in accordance with statutory requirements of notice, opportunity of personal hearing, and reasoned consideration of the noticee's objections. Non-compliance with the deposit condition will render the order liable to be reinstated.
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