2021 (5) TMI 994 - HC - GST

Provisional attachment of Bank Accounts - HELD THAT - Learned Senior Counsel appearing for the Petitioner seeks time to get instructions from the Petitioner in that regard. Post the matter along with W.P. No. 2723 of 2021 on 12.05.2021.

Summary

Issues:
Provisional attachment order challenged; Compliance with Supreme Court dictum; Allegations of GST evasion; Need for stay on attachment order.

Analysis:
The petitioner challenged a provisional attachment order, arguing it contradicted a Supreme Court decision. The petitioner's senior counsel emphasized the need to stay the order to operate bank accounts for business. Respondents mentioned another writ petition filed by the petitioner, alleging GST evasion of around ?5.9 crores on passenger transport services. The respondents defended the attachment order to protect revenue interests. The court granted time for the petitioner to seek instructions and scheduled further proceedings with the related writ petition for May 12, 2021.