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2021 (1) TMI 1012 - HC - GSTDetention of goods alongwith conveyance - Section 129(1) of the GST Act - HELD THAT - It appears that this writ application was filed at the stage of MOV10 and coordinate Bench of this Court thought fit to pass the order releasing the detained goods together for the conveyance. The matter is still at the stage of adjudication of the showcause notice issued in MOV-10. It is expected that the writ applicant now to appear before the authority concerned and participate in the confiscation proceedings. It shall be open for the writ applicant to file his reply, if not yet filed, and make submissions for the purpose of getting the notice in MOV10 discharged. The authority concerned shall take appropriate decision in accordance with law bearing in mind the principle of law explained by this Court in the case of Synergy Fertichem Pvt. Ltd. Vs. State of Gujarat 2019 (12) TMI 1213 - GUJARAT HIGH COURT . Application disposed off.
Issues:
1. Writ application under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking relief against detention order under Section 129(1) of the GST Act and notice for confiscation of goods and conveyance under Section 130 of the GST Act. 2. Interim relief directing release of detained goods subject to payment of tax and penalty. 3. Adjudication of show cause notice in MOV-10. 4. Participation in confiscation proceedings and submission of reply. 5. Application disposed of without expressing opinion on merits. Analysis: 1. The writ applicant sought relief through a writ of Mandamus to quash the detention order of goods and conveyance under Section 129(1) of the GST Act and the notice for confiscation and penalty under Section 130 of the GST Act. Allegations included actions being illegal, contrary to facts, violative of natural justice, and against provisions of the Act and Rules. The Court directed the release of detained goods subject to payment of tax and penalty, along with a solemn undertaking to make good any deficit liability determined by authorities. The matter was at the stage of adjudication of the show cause notice in MOV-10, with the applicant expected to participate in confiscation proceedings and file a reply for discharge of the notice. 2. The Court did not express any opinion on merits but disposed of the writ application based on the interim relief granted for the release of goods and conveyance. The applicant was directed to appear before the concerned authority, participate in the confiscation proceedings, file a reply if not done yet, and make submissions to challenge the notice in MOV-10. The authority was instructed to make a decision in accordance with the law, considering the legal principles laid down in the case of Synergy Fertichem Pvt. Ltd. Vs. State of Gujarat (SCA/4730/2019). 3. The interim measure allowed the release of detained goods and conveyance upon payment of tax and penalty, subject to the petitioner filing a solemn undertaking and providing necessary identification documents. The Court emphasized the petitioner's right to challenge any determined liability according to the law. The matter was adjourned to a later date for further proceedings, with the applicant required to comply with the directives issued by the Court for the release of goods and conveyance. This comprehensive analysis covers the issues raised in the judgment, the relief sought by the writ applicant, the interim measures granted by the Court, and the procedural steps to be followed by the applicant in the ongoing adjudication process.
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