2022 (8) TMI 1451 - HC - GST

Detention of vehicle - levy of penalty - expiry of eway bill for more than 24 hours - HELD THAT - The expiry of eway bill is more than 24 hours and as such no interim relief can be granted. The respondents are directed to file affidavit-in opposition within four weeks. Petitioner to file reply thereto, if any within two weeks thereafter - The matter will be listed for final hearing in the Monthly list of November, 2022.

Summary

The Calcutta High Court heard a writ petition challenging the detention of a vehicle due to an expired eway bill. The petitioner was not granted interim relief, and the respondents were directed to file an affidavit-in-opposition within four weeks. The matter will be listed for final hearing in November 2022. The vehicle can be released by the authorities subject to statutory formalities.