Question 6. - What action can be taken for transportation of goods without valid documents or attempted to be removed without proper record in books? - Faq On GST (2nd Edition) Dated 31.3.2017

Q 6. What action can be taken for transportation of goods without valid documents or attempted to be removed without proper record in books? Ans. If any person transports any goods or stores any such goods while in transit without the documents prescribed under the Act (i.e. invoice and a declaration) or supplies or stores any goods that have not been recorded in the books or accounts maintained by him, then such goods shall be liable for detention along with any vehicle on which they are being transported. Where owner comes forward: - Such goods shall be released on payment of the applicable tax and penalty equal to 100% tax or upon furnishing of security equivalent to the said amount. In case of exempted goods, penalty is 2% of value of goods or ₹ 25,000/- whichever is lesser. Where owner does not come forward: - Such goods shall be released on payment of the applicable tax and penalty equal to 50% of value of goods or upon furnishing of security equivalent to the said amount. In case of exempted goods, penalty is 5% of value of goods or ₹ 25,000/- whichever is lesser.