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Tax authority must return seized devices and provide data copies under CGST Act within 30 days
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The HC granted relief to the Petitioner, directing the tax authority to comply with statutory obligations under the CGST Act regarding seizure, copying and return of electronic devices and documents. The court held that inspection, search and seizure powers rest with the revenue, but materials not relied upon must be returned within 30 days and copies of seized data must be furnished to the Petitioner unless a written record shows prejudice to investigation. Finding that data extraction and cloning had largely been completed, the HC ordered the proprietor of the Petitioner to appear in person before an Authorised Officer to receive copies of the entire dataset and documents. The petition was disposed of accordingly.
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CM Naidu virtually inaugurates smart street vending market in Andhra's Nellore
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Dated:- 11-10-2025
PTI
Amaravati, Oct 11 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday inaugurated a smart street vending market at Mypadu Gate in Nellore.
Set up at Rs 7 crore, the advanced market, constructed using modular smart containers, was inaugurated virtually by the CM, according to a press release.
“Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the smart street vending market at Mypadu Gate in Nellore,” the release added.
The market provides a permanent space for street vendors, helping them avoid operational challenges. It houses 120 shops across 30 modular containers, with each container accommodating four shops

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it Kurnool district on October 16 to explain the benefits of the GST reforms to the public.
Meanwhile, YSRCP had accused Naidu of shutting government liquor outlets, encouraging illegal sales, and allowing spurious liquor factories to operate across the state. Responding to the allegations, Naidu said the state government would take strict action against illegal brewers and traders, adding that offenders from Mulakalacheruvu have already been arrested.
Further, he alleged that some individuals were spreading false narratives about the case “for political gain.” He also announced that a government app will be launched to help verify the authenticity of liquor bottles using holograms.
The CM expressed surprise over objections to the devel

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CBIC initiates vigilance inquiry into Wintrack allegations of bribery against Chennai Customs
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Dated:- 11-10-2025
PTI
New Delhi, Oct 11 (PTI) Indirect tax department CBIC on Saturday said a vigilance investigation is being initiated on the bribery allegations against Chennai Customs by Wintrack Inc, and has posted the accused customs officers out of their jurisdiction.
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) said it has received the factual enquiry report from the Department of Revenue (DoR), which was mandated to undertake a fair, transparent and fact-based enquiry into the allegations made by Wintrack Inc regarding alleged irregularities in Chennai Customs.
“The report also indicates the possibility of ch

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He said his shipments were held up by Chennai customs and released only after the bribe asked for by customs officials was paid.
The CBIC said based on the prima facie findings by the revenue department, a thorough vigilance investigation is being initiated, which is proposed to be completed in a time frame of 4-6 weeks.
To ensure the investigation is credible, free and fair, CBIC has relieved the officers identified in the report of their present responsibilities with immediate effect and posted them out of the jurisdiction.
Further, CBIC is constituting a Task Force under Member (Customs) to take further corrective operational measures. These include a comprehensive review of all pending cases to ensure consistent, transparent and

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Classic Legends says new launches, GST cut drive motorcycle sales during festival season
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Dated:- 11-10-2025
PTI
Jaipur, Oct 11 (PTI) Classic Legends, the maker of Jawa and Yezdi motorcycles, has reported a surge in sales during the ongoing festival season driven by new launches, GST-linked price benefits and expansion of retail presence.
“The company's bookings in Rajasthan have tripled this season compared to last year,” Anupam Thareja, Co-founder of Classic Legends, said duri

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CBI Arrests CGST Superintendent and Inspector in Mumbai in a Bribery Case
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Dated:- 11-10-2025

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Superintendent and Inspector of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST), Santacruz Division, Mumbai for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs.25,000/- from the complainant.
CBI registered the case on 07.10.2025 on allegations that the accused CGST officers demanded an undue advantage of Rs.25,000/- for issuing a favourab

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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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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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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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