Procedural irregularities without fraudulent intent do not ...
Procedural lapses without fraud don't warrant harsh GST penalties: HC.
January 17, 2025
Case Laws GST HC
Procedural irregularities without fraudulent intent do not warrant harsh penalties u/s 129 of GST enactments. HC quashed impugned order due to procedural nature of irregularities and absence of fraudulent intent. Petitioner's failure to register additional place of business and generation of E-way bill and invoices after detention considered technical and venial breach. Unless variance between invoice, E-way bill quantities and actual seizure, penalty u/s 129(3) of CGST Act harsh under facts.
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