1998 (7) TMI 670 - HC - VAT and Sales Tax

Summary

The petitioners sought to stop the unnecessary detention of timber transport by check-post authorities in Kerala. The respondents clarified that specific documents are required for transport, and lack of these documents is a technical deficiency, not tax evasion. The court found the petitioners' apprehension unfounded and cited a similar case where detention was quashed due to lack of evidence of tax evasion. As long as the required documents are provided, timber movement cannot be stopped. The original petitions were disposed of without further orders.